Shantou to Plaridel flights
Plaridel lies 1,039 km (645 mi) south-east of Shantou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 5 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 | Plaridel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Philippines |
| Population | 3.8 million | 120,939 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | SWA, 28 km out | MNL, 46 km out |
| Postal codes | 515000 | 3004–7209 |
What changes when you arrive in Plaridel
Crossing from China into Philippines: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Peso (PHP); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
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 Plaridel
Plaridel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 46 km), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | MNL | 46 km (29 mi) | 12,261 ft | 75 ft |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | 46 km (29 mi) | 10,499 ft | 484 ft |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | SFS | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,003 ft | 64 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Plaridel from Shantou?
1,039 km (645 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shantou.
How long does it take to get from Shantou to Plaridel by air?
About 2 h 5 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 Plaridel?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shantou to Plaridel flights?
Typically Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL); Plaridel also has CRK, SFS.
What currency do I need in Plaridel?
The Peso (PHP).
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.