Distance From Djibouti-Ambouli Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, JIB - SYX Distance

The distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 4426 miles or 7123 kilometers or 3844 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 Djibouti City ( Djibouti ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Djibouti City and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 10 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport, Djibouti City, Djibouti to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 10 hours 10 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 • JIB - SYX

Kilometers		7123 km
Statute Miles		4426 miles
Nautical Miles		3844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 10 minutes

Djibouti-Ambouli Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - JIB to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Djibouti City, Djibouti and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JIB - SYX

Time difference between Djibouti City (Djibouti) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 5 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 5 Hours ahead of Djibouti City.

Location	Local Time
Djibouti City (Djibouti)	2026-08-04, 12:18:32 EAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-08-04, 17:18:32 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

Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB / HDAM) Djibouti City, Djibouti

Destination

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