HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,944 km
4,936 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
7,944 km
4,936 mi / 4,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
85°
east

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HEL SYX
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code HEL SYX
ICAO Code EFHK ZJSY
City Helsinki Sanya
Country Finland China
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 179 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 18.300000, 109.410000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 7,944 kilometers (4,936 miles / 4,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Finland 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 16:09 in Helsinki, it's 22:09 in Sanya. With a 6-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 329° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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