Shantou to Foshan flights
Foshan lies 364 km (226 mi) west of Shantou, 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.
| Shantou | Foshan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.8 million | 9 million |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SWA, 28 km out | CAN, 44 km out |
| Postal codes | 515000 | 528000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | 44 km (27 mi) | 12,467 ft | 50 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 81 km (50 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Foshan Shadi Airport (regional) | FUO | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,186 ft | 6 ft |
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Staying in Foshan
Our booking partner lists 189 places to stay in Foshan. Of the 176 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 12 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 5,288 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Foshan from Shantou?
364 km (226 mi) in a straight line, west of Shantou.
How long does it take to get from Shantou to Foshan 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 Shantou and Foshan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shantou to Foshan flights?
Typically Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN); Foshan also has SZX, FUO.
Where can I stay in Foshan?
Our booking partner lists 189 places to stay in Foshan, 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.