Distance From Geladi Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, GLC - SYX Distance

The distance from Geladi Airport (GLC) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 4299 miles or 6918 kilometers or 3733 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 Geladi ( Ethiopia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Geladi and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 9 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Geladi Airport, Geladi, Ethiopia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 9 hours 52 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 • GLC - SYX

Kilometers		6918 km
Statute Miles		4299 miles
Nautical Miles		3733 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 52 minutes

Geladi Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - GLC to SYX Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GLC - SYX

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

Location	Local Time
Geladi (Ethiopia)	2026-03-15, 20:00:46 EAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-16, 01:00:46 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

Geladi Airport (GLC / HAGL) Geladi, Ethiopia

Destination

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