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SWA to CSM: distance & flight time
Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) → Clinton (Clinton Sherman Airport)
7,745 mi
12,464 km · 6,730 nm
15h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,745 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 39m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SWA — Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport · Shantou, China
- CSM — Clinton Sherman Airport · Clinton, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SWA
- MXZ · Meixian Airport60 mi away
- XMN · Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport123 mi away
- HUZ · Huizhou Airport126 mi away
- KNH · Kinmen Airport132 mi away
Near CSM
- HBR · Hobart Regional Airport26 mi away
- LTS · Altus Air Force Base47 mi away
- FSI · Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill)66 mi away
- LAW · Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SWA from CSM?
The flight distance from Shantou (SWA) to Clinton (CSM) is 7,745 miles (12,464 km, 6,730 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SWA to CSM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SWA to CSM?
Nonstop service on SWA–CSM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 39m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shantou and Clinton?
Clinton is 14 hours behind Shantou.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SWA to CSM?
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Why are some SWA to CSM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SWA–CSM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.