LAS
Las Vegas
United States
12,366 km
7,684 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
12,366 km
7,684 mi / 6,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

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LAS SYX
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code LAS SYX
ICAO Code KLAS ZJSY
City Las Vegas Sanya
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,181 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 18.300000, 109.410000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 12,366 kilometers (7,684 miles / 6,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Las Vegas, it's 15:35 in Sanya. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,089 feet between the two airports. Sanya Phoenix International Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Sanya (SYX) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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