SWA
Shantou
China
7,927 km
4,926 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
7,927 km
4,926 mi / 4,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
298°
west northwest

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SWA TLV
Airport Name Shantou Waisha Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code SWA TLV
ICAO Code ZGOW LLBG
City Shantou Tel Aviv
Country China Israel
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 23.430000, 116.760000 32.010000, 34.890000

Shantou (SWA) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 7,927 kilometers (4,926 miles / 4,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 China with Israel. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Shantou, it's 04:26 in Tel Aviv. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Shantou (SWA) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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