Flights to Shantou
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,499 ft, SWA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 0 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Shantou
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shantou to Shanghai | China | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Shantou to Chongqing | China | 1,220 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Shantou to Chengdu | China | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Shantou to Guangzhou | China | 351 km (218 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Shantou to Shenzhen | China | 282 km (175 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Shantou to Wuhan | China | 838 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Shantou to Xi’an | China | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Shantou to Hangzhou | China | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Shantou to Dongguan | China | 302 km (188 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Shantou to Hefei | China | 948 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Shantou to Nanjing | China | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Shantou to Foshan | China | 364 km (226 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Shantou to Jinan | China | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Shantou to Hanoi | Vietnam | 1,145 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Shantou to Taipei | Taiwan | 527 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Shantou to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 283 km (176 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Shantou to Qingdao | China | 1,457 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Shantou to Suzhou | China | 965 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Shantou to Zhengzhou | China | 1,301 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Shantou to Nanning | China | 857 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Shantou to Kunming | China | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Shantou to Pudong | China | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Shantou to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,754 km (1,090 mi) | about 3 h |
| Shantou to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,248 km (2,640 mi) | about 6 h 12 min |
| Shantou to Mumbai | India | 4,548 km (2,826 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Shantou to Mexico City | Mexico | 13,874 km (8,621 mi) | about 18 h 32 min |
| Shantou to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,016 km (3,117 mi) | about 7 h 11 min |
| Shantou to Delhi | India | 3,968 km (2,466 mi) | about 5 h 50 min |
| Shantou to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2,675 km (1,662 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
| Shantou to Tokyo | Japan | 2,605 km (1,619 mi) | about 4 h 5 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Shantou?
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) is the closest large airport at 28 km (17 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is SWA from Shantou city centre?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Shantou on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.