Santa Rosa to Shantou flights
Shantou lies 1,108 km (689 mi) north-west of Santa Rosa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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.
| Santa Rosa | Shantou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | China |
| Population | 216,650 | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | MNL, 24 km out | SWA, 28 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Shantou
Crossing from Philippines into China: money changes from the Peso to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Santa Rosa?
1,108 km (689 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santa Rosa.
How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Shantou by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Rosa and Shantou?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santa Rosa to Shantou flights?
Typically Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
What currency do I need in Shantou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.