Distance From Chilumba Private Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Chilumba Private Airport () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 5494 miles or 8841 kilometers or 4771 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 Chilumba ( Malawi ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chilumba and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 12 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chilumba Private Airport, Chilumba, Malawi to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 12 hours 37 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 • - SYX

Kilometers		8841 km
Statute Miles		5494 miles
Nautical Miles		4771 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 37 minutes

Chilumba Private Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Chilumba, Malawi and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Chilumba (Malawi) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 6 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 6 Hours ahead of Chilumba.

Location	Local Time
Chilumba (Malawi)	2025-12-18, 16:05:45 CAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-18, 22:05:45 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

Chilumba Private Airport ( / FWCB) Chilumba, Malawi

Destination

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