Shantou to Pulong Santa Cruz flights
Pulong Santa Cruz lies 1,111 km (690 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 10 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.
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| Shantou | Pulong Santa Cruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Philippines |
| Population | 3.8 million | 126,844 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | SWA, 28 km out | MNL, 27 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Pulong Santa Cruz
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 Pulong Santa Cruz
Pulong Santa Cruz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | MNL | 27 km (17 mi) | 12,261 ft | 75 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pulong Santa Cruz from Shantou?
1,111 km (690 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shantou.
How long does it take to get from Shantou to Pulong Santa Cruz by air?
About 2 h 10 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 Pulong Santa Cruz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shantou to Pulong Santa Cruz flights?
Typically Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
What currency do I need in Pulong Santa Cruz?
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.