Distance From Foster Field to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Foster Field () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 8057 miles or 12966 kilometers or 6996 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 Apple River ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apple River and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 18 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Foster Field, Apple River, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 18 hours 31 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		12966 km
Statute Miles		8057 miles
Nautical Miles		6996 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 31 minutes

Foster Field to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Apple River, United States and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Apple River, United States and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Apple River (United States) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 14 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 14 Hours ahead of Apple River.

Location	Local Time
Apple River (United States)	2025-12-07, 06:10:45 CST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-07, 20:10:45 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

Foster Field ( / IL28) Apple River, United States

Destination

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