SYD
Sydney
Australia
7,302 km
4,537 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
7,302 km
4,537 mi / 3,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
316°
northwest

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SYD SYX
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code SYD SYX
ICAO Code YSSY ZJSY
City Sydney Sanya
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 18.300000, 109.410000

Sydney (SYD) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 7,302 kilometers (4,537 miles / 3,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in Sydney, it's 05:19 in Sanya. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanya (SYX) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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