Distance From Apataki Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, APK - SYX Distance

The distance from Apataki Airport (APK) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 7459 miles or 12004 kilometers or 6477 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 Apataki ( French Polynesia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apataki and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 17 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Apataki Airport, Apataki, French Polynesia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 17 hours 8 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 • APK - SYX

Kilometers		12004 km
Statute Miles		7459 miles
Nautical Miles		6477 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 8 minutes

Apataki Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - APK to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Apataki, French Polynesia and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Apataki, French Polynesia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • APK - SYX

Time difference between Apataki (French Polynesia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 18 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 18 Hours ahead of Apataki.

Location	Local Time
Apataki (French Polynesia)	2025-12-05, 05:15:04 -10
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-05, 23:15:04 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

Apataki Airport (APK / NTGD) Apataki, French Polynesia

Destination

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