SWA
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
Shantou · ChinaICAO ZGOW
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) is an airport serving Shantou, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 23° 33' 7.2" N, 116° 30' 11.9" E. With 23 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).
Destinations
23
Airlines
9
Elevation
N/A0
Asia/Shanghai
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SWA
ICAO Code
ZGOW
City
Shantou
Country
China
Local Time
12:26 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:23.5520°
Longitude:116.5033°
Popular Routes from SWA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHA | Shanghai, China | 604 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 248 kg | View |
| CTU | Chengdu, China | 912 mi | 2h 14m | short-haul | 374 kg | View |
| PEK | Beijing, China | 1,139 mi | 2h 49m | medium-haul | 286 kg | View |
| CSX | Changcha, China | 379 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 156 kg | View |
| HGH | Hangzhou, China | 520 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 213 kg | View |
| NGB | Ninbo, China | 530 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 217 kg | View |
| NKG | Nanjing, China | 582 mi | 1h 36m | short-haul | 239 kg | View |
| YIW | Yiwu, China | 455 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 187 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 1,235 mi | 3h 0m | medium-haul | 310 kg | View |
| CAN | Guangzhou, China | 204 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SWA
9 active airlines serving Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport.
Air China
CAChina
Air Foyle
GSUnited Kingdom
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China SSS
9CChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Jetstar Asia Airways
3KSingapore
Shanghai Airlines
FMChina
Shenzhen Airlines
ZHChina
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meixian Airport | MXZ | Meixian | China | 96 km |
| Longyan Guanzhishan Airport | LCX | Longyan | China | 236 km |
| Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | XMN | Xiamen | China | 198 km |
| Kinmen Airport | KNH | Kinmen | Taiwan | 212 km |
| Makung Airport | MZG | Makung | Taiwan | 319 km |
| Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport | JJN | Quanzhou | China | 253 km |
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | Guangzhou | China | 328 km |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | Shenzhen | China | 294 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 23° 33' 7.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 116° 30' 11.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 23.552000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 116.503300
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 0 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 0 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport?
The IATA code for Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is SWA, and its ICAO code is ZGOW. The airport is located in Shantou, China.
How many destinations can you fly to from SWA?
There are 23 direct destinations available from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China.
What airlines fly from SWA?
There are 9 airlines operating from SWA, including Air China, Air Foyle, China Eastern Airlines, China SSS, China Southern Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport in?
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport?
Elevation data for Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is currently not available.
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