HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,979 km
5,580 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
8,979 km
5,580 mi / 4,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
72°
east northeast

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HAM SYX
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code HAM SYX
ICAO Code EDDH ZJSY
City Hamburg Sanya
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 53 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 18.300000, 109.410000

Hamburg (HAM) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 8,979 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Germany 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 15:28 in Hamburg, it's 22:28 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 324° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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