PVG
Shanghai
China
992 km
616 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
992 km
616 mi / 535 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
211°
south southwest

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PVG SWA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code PVG SWA
ICAO Code ZSPD ZGOW
City Shanghai Shantou
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 23.430000, 116.760000

Shanghai (PVG) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 992 kilometers (616 miles / 535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Shanghai, it's 11:56 in Shantou.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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