Shantou to Tabuk flights
Tabuk lies 817 km (507 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 1 h 48 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 | Tabuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Philippines |
| Population | 3.8 million | 122,771 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | SWA, 28 km out | TUG, 55 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tabuk
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 Tabuk
Tabuk is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tuguegarao Airport (TUG), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,455 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cauayan Airport (CYZ, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuguegarao Airport (regional) | TUG | 55 km (34 mi) | 6,455 ft | 70 ft |
| Cauayan Airport (regional) | CYZ | 73 km (45 mi) | 6,890 ft | 200 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tabuk from Shantou?
817 km (507 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shantou.
How long does it take to get from Shantou to Tabuk by air?
About 1 h 48 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 Tabuk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shantou to Tabuk flights?
Typically Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) to Tuguegarao Airport (TUG); Tabuk also has CYZ.
What currency do I need in Tabuk?
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.