Foshan to Shantou flights
Shantou lies 364 km (226 mi) east of Foshan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Foshan | Shantou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9 million | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 44 km out | SWA, 28 km out |
| Postal codes | 528000 | 515000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Foshan
Foshan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 81 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 9 km).
Arriving in Shantou
Shantou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport | SWA | 28 km (17 mi) | 10,499 ft | 0 ft |
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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.
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Common questions
How far is Shantou from Foshan?
364 km (226 mi) in a straight line, east of Foshan.
How long does it take to get from Foshan to Shantou by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Foshan and Shantou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Foshan to Shantou flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.