CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
8,712 km
5,413 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
8,712 km
5,413 mi / 4,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CPH SWA
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code CPH SWA
ICAO Code EKCH ZGOW
City Copenhagen Shantou
Country Denmark China
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 17 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 23.430000, 116.760000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 8,712 kilometers (5,413 miles / 4,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Denmark with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Copenhagen, it's 12:59 in Shantou. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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