NRT
Tokyo
Japan
2,654 km
1,649 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
2,654 km
1,649 mi / 1,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NRT SWA
Airport Name Narita International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code NRT SWA
ICAO Code RJAA ZGOW
City Tokyo Shantou
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 141 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 23.430000, 116.760000

Tokyo (NRT) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 2,654 kilometers (1,649 miles / 1,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:43 in Tokyo, it's 21:43 in Shantou.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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