Driving from Chengdu to Shantou
Shantou lies 1,489 km (925 mi) south-east of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 42 min without stops, over roughly 1,817 km (1,129 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chengdu | Shantou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 515000 |
Where to book car hire from Chengdu to Shantou
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Staying in Shantou
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Shantou. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (17), and 8 are five-star. Guests have left 731 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Shantou
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Common questions
How far is Shantou from Chengdu?
1,489 km (925 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chengdu; by road roughly 1,817 km (1,129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Shantou by car?
About 22 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Shantou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Shantou?
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Shantou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.