SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
1,765 km
1,097 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
1,765 km
1,097 mi / 953 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN SWA
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code SGN SWA
ICAO Code VVTS ZGOW
City Ho Chi Minh City Shantou
Country Vietnam China
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 23.430000, 116.760000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 1,765 kilometers (1,097 miles / 953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:44 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 12:44 in Shantou.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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