Distance From Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, MEC - SYX Distance

The distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 11056 miles or 17792 kilometers or 9601 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 Manta ( Ecuador ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manta and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 25 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eloy Alfaro International Airport, Manta, Ecuador to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 25 hours 25 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 • MEC - SYX

Kilometers		17792 km
Statute Miles		11056 miles
Nautical Miles		9601 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 25 minutes

Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - MEC to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Manta, Ecuador and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Manta, Ecuador and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEC - SYX

Time difference between Manta (Ecuador) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 13 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 13 Hours ahead of Manta.

Location	Local Time
Manta (Ecuador)	2026-08-03, 17:46:06 -05
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-08-04, 06:46:06 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

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC / SEMT) Manta, Ecuador

Destination

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