Distance From Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, DRW - SYX Distance

The distance from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 2578 miles or 4149 kilometers or 2239 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 Darwin ( Australia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 5 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 5 hours 55 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 • DRW - SYX

Kilometers		4149 km
Statute Miles		2578 miles
Nautical Miles		2239 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 55 minutes

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - DRW to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Darwin, Australia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRW - SYX

Time difference between Darwin (Australia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Darwin.

Location	Local Time
Darwin (Australia)	2026-06-18, 00:02:04 ACST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-06-17, 22:32:04 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

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW / YPDN) Darwin, Australia

Destination

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