Hong Kong to Sanshui flights
Sanshui lies 164 km (102 mi) north-west of Hong Kong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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.
| Hong Kong | Sanshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hong Kong | China |
| Population | 7.4 million | 153,714 |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HKG, 27 km out | CAN, 49 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sanshui
Crossing from Hong Kong into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; 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 Hong Kong
Hong Kong is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), 27 km (17 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, 55 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 62 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 88 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 96 km).
Arriving in Sanshui
Sanshui is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 20 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | 49 km (30 mi) | 12,467 ft | 50 ft |
| Foshan Shadi Airport (regional) | FUO | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,186 ft | 6 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sanshui from Hong Kong?
164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Hong Kong.
How long does it take to get from Hong Kong to Sanshui by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hong Kong and Sanshui?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hong Kong to Sanshui flights?
Typically Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN); Sanshui also has FUO.
What currency do I need in Sanshui?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.