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SWA to ZGR: distance & flight time
Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) → Little Grand Rapids (Little Grand Rapids Airport)
6,867 mi
11,052 km · 5,968 nm
13h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,867 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 56m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SWA — Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport · Shantou, China
- ZGR — Little Grand Rapids Airport · Little Grand Rapids, Canada
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 ZGR
- YHP · Poplar Hill Airport52 mi away
- YPM · Pikangikum Airport65 mi away
- YBV · Berens River Airport69 mi away
- YVZ · Deer Lake Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SWA from ZGR?
The flight distance from Shantou (SWA) to Little Grand Rapids (ZGR) is 6,867 miles (11,052 km, 5,968 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SWA to ZGR?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 56m 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 ZGR?
Nonstop service on SWA–ZGR 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 13h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shantou and Little Grand Rapids?
Little Grand Rapids is 13 hours behind Shantou.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SWA to ZGR?
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Why are some SWA to ZGR fares phone-only?
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