Distance From Akure Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, AKR - SYX Distance

The distance from Akure Airport (AKR) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 6975 miles or 11225 kilometers or 6057 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Akure ( Nigeria ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akure and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 16 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Akure Airport, Akure, Nigeria to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 16 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AKR - SYX

Kilometers		11225 km
Statute Miles		6975 miles
Nautical Miles		6057 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 2 minutes

Akure Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - AKR to SYX Flight Path

Location of Akure Airport & Sanya Phoenix International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Akure to Sanya (Tianya) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Akure, Nigeria and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Akure, Nigeria and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKR - SYX

Time difference between Akure (Nigeria) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 7 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 7 Hours ahead of Akure.

Location	Local Time
Akure (Nigeria)	2026-10-31, 06:24:04 WAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-10-31, 13:24:04 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Akure Airport (AKR / DNAK) Akure, Nigeria

Destination

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX / ZJSY) Sanya (Tianya), China