CTU
Chengdu
China
1,472 km
915 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
1,472 km
915 mi / 795 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
157°
south southeast

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CTU SYX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code CTU SYX
ICAO Code ZUUU ZJSY
City Chengdu Sanya
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 18.300000, 109.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 1,472 kilometers (915 miles / 795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in Chengdu, it's 02:32 in Sanya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,533 feet between the two airports. Sanya Phoenix International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sanya (SYX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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