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ESS to SWA: distance & flight time

Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport) → Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport)

5,739 mi
9,236 km · 4,987 nm
11h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,739 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 43m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ESS from SWA?

The flight distance from Essen (ESS) to Shantou (SWA) is 5,739 miles (9,236 km, 4,987 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ESS to SWA?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Essen and Shantou?

Shantou is 6 hours ahead of Essen.

What is the cheapest way to fly from ESS to SWA?

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