Day trip from Shilong to Shantou
Shantou lies 291 km (181 mi) east of Shilong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 291 km (181 mi) apart, Shantou is a realistic day trip from Shilong: about 4 h 44 min each way by road.
| Shilong | Shantou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 109,733 | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Shantou
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Staying in Shantou
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Shantou. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (17), and 8 are five-star. Guests have left 731 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Shantou
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Common questions
How far is Shantou from Shilong?
291 km (181 mi) in a straight line, east of Shilong; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shilong to Shantou by road?
About 4 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shilong and Shantou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Shantou?
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Shantou, bookable on this site.
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.