DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
6,168 km
3,832 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
6,168 km
3,832 mi / 3,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DXB SWA
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code DXB SWA
ICAO Code OMDB ZGOW
City Dubai Shantou
Country United Arab Emirates China
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 34 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 23.430000, 116.760000

Dubai (DXB) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 6,168 kilometers (3,832 miles / 3,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 United Arab Emirates with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:21 in Dubai, it's 11:21 in Shantou. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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