HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
316 km
197 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
316 km
197 mi / 171 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
66°
east northeast

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HKG SWA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code HKG SWA
ICAO Code VHHH ZGOW
City Hong Kong Shantou
Country Hong Kong China
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 23.430000, 116.760000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 316 kilometers (197 miles / 171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:18 in Hong Kong, it's 00:18 in Shantou.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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