JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
7,865 km
4,887 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
7,865 km
4,887 mi / 4,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
72°
east northeast

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JED SWA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code JED SWA
ICAO Code OEJN ZGOW
City Jeddah Shantou
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 48 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 23.430000, 116.760000

Jeddah (JED) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 7,865 kilometers (4,887 miles / 4,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:59 in Jeddah, it's 15:59 in Shantou. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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