HYD
Hyderabad
India
4,044 km
2,513 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
4,044 km
2,513 mi / 2,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
74°
east northeast

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HYD SWA
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code HYD SWA
ICAO Code VOHS ZGOW
City Hyderabad Shantou
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,024 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 23.430000, 116.760000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 4,044 kilometers (2,513 miles / 2,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:59 in Hyderabad, it's 23:29 in Shantou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,024 feet between the two airports. Shantou Waisha Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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