The distance from Elbert County Airport Patz Field () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 8728 miles or 14046 kilometers or 7580 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.
14046 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Elbert County Airport Patz Field (United States) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (China).
How long does it take to travel from Elberton ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elberton and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 20 hours 3 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Elbert County Airport Patz Field, Elberton, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is
20 hours 3 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 | | 14046 km |
| Statute Miles | | 8728 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 7580 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 20 hours 3 minutes |
Elbert County Airport Patz Field to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path
Location of Elbert County Airport Patz Field & Sanya Phoenix International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elberton to Sanya (Tianya) nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Elberton, United States and Sanya (Tianya), China.
Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX
Time difference between
Elberton (United States) and
Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 12 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 12 Hours ahead of Elberton.
| Location | Local Time |
| Elberton (United States) | 2026-06-19, 20:31:18 EDT |
| Sanya (Tianya) (China) | 2026-06-20, 08:31:18 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.