ADL
Adelaide
Australia
6,886 km
4,279 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
6,886 km
4,279 mi / 3,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL SWA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code ADL SWA
ICAO Code YPAD ZGOW
City Adelaide Shantou
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 23.430000, 116.760000

Adelaide (ADL) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 6,886 kilometers (4,279 miles / 3,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Adelaide, it's 14:59 in Shantou.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 160° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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