ICN
Seoul
South Korea
1,814 km
1,127 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
1,814 km
1,127 mi / 979 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
213°
south southwest

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ICN SWA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code ICN SWA
ICAO Code RKSI ZGOW
City Seoul Shantou
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 23.430000, 116.760000

Seoul (ICN) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 1,814 kilometers (1,127 miles / 979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Seoul, it's 10:23 in Shantou.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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