KIX
Osaka
Japan
2,169 km
1,348 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
2,169 km
1,348 mi / 1,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
241°
west southwest

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KIX SWA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code KIX SWA
ICAO Code RJBB ZGOW
City Osaka Shantou
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 26 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 23.430000, 116.760000

Osaka (KIX) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 2,169 kilometers (1,348 miles / 1,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:00 in Osaka, it's 07:00 in Shantou.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 52° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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