SWA
Shantou
China
489 km
304 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
489 km
304 mi / 264 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
67°
east northeast

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SWA TPE
Airport Name Shantou Waisha Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SWA TPE
ICAO Code ZGOW RCTP
City Shantou Taipei
Country China Taiwan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Taipei
Elevation 0 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 23.430000, 116.760000 25.080000, 121.230000

Shantou (SWA) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 489 kilometers (304 miles / 264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:32 in Shantou, it's 08:32 in Taipei.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Shantou (SWA) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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