CDG
Paris
France
9,648 km
5,995 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
9,648 km
5,995 mi / 5,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CDG SYX
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code CDG SYX
ICAO Code LFPG ZJSY
City Paris Sanya
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 392 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 18.300000, 109.410000

Paris (CDG) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 9,648 kilometers (5,995 miles / 5,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting France with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:30 in Paris, it's 21:30 in Sanya. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sanya (SYX) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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