Distance From Gambela Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, GMB - SYX Distance

The distance from Gambela Airport (GMB) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 5054 miles or 8133 kilometers or 4389 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Gambela ( Ethiopia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gambela and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 11 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gambela Airport, Gambela, Ethiopia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 11 hours 37 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 • GMB - SYX

Kilometers		8133 km
Statute Miles		5054 miles
Nautical Miles		4389 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 37 minutes

Gambela Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - GMB to SYX Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Gambela, Ethiopia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GMB - SYX

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

Location	Local Time
Gambela (Ethiopia)	2026-04-29, 18:44:50 EAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-04-29, 23:44:50 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

Gambela Airport (GMB / HAGM) Gambela, Ethiopia

Destination

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