Wuhan to Erzurum flights
Erzurum lies 6,526 km (4,055 mi) north-west of Wuhan, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Wuhan | Erzurum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Population | 13.7 million | 767,848 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 1,914 m (6,280 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | WUH, 22 km out | ERZ, 11 km out |
Clocks in Erzurum are 5 h behind Wuhan right now, so a 9 h 7 min journey lands only 4 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Erzurum
Crossing from China into Turkey: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Wuhan
Wuhan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ezhou Huahu International Airport (EHU, 79 km).
Arriving in Erzurum
Erzurum is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Erzurum International Airport (ERZ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erzurum International Airport (regional) | ERZ | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,500 ft | 5,763 ft |
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Staying in Erzurum
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Erzurum. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 4 are five-star. Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 2,575 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Erzurum from Wuhan?
6,526 km (4,055 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Wuhan.
How long does it take to get from Wuhan to Erzurum by air?
About 9 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wuhan and Erzurum?
Erzurum is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Wuhan to Erzurum flights?
Typically Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Erzurum International Airport (ERZ).
What currency do I need in Erzurum?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Erzurum?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Erzurum, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.