DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,189 km
5,089 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
8,189 km
5,089 mi / 4,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR SYX
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code DAR SYX
ICAO Code HTDA ZJSY
City Dar es Salaam Sanya
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 18.300000, 109.410000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 8,189 kilometers (5,089 miles / 4,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:52 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:52 in Sanya. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanya (SYX) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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