Distance From Athens Ben Epps Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, AHN - SYX Distance

The distance from Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 8730 miles or 14050 kilometers or 7582 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 Athens ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 20 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Athens Ben Epps Airport, Athens, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 20 hours 4 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 • AHN - SYX

Kilometers		14050 km
Statute Miles		8730 miles
Nautical Miles		7582 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 4 minutes

Athens Ben Epps Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - AHN to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Athens, United States and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AHN - SYX

Time difference between Athens (United States) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 12 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 12 Hours ahead of Athens.

Location	Local Time
Athens (United States)	2026-03-17, 21:30:55 EDT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-18, 09:30:55 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

Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN / KAHN) Athens, United States

Destination

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