Distance From General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, MXL - SYX Distance

The distance from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 7845 miles or 12625 kilometers or 6813 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 Mexicali ( Mexico ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mexicali and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 18 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, Mexicali, Mexico to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 18 hours 2 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 • MXL - SYX

Kilometers		12625 km
Statute Miles		7845 miles
Nautical Miles		6813 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 2 minutes

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - MXL to SYX Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Mexicali, Mexico and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MXL - SYX

Time difference between Mexicali (Mexico) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 15 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 15 Hours ahead of Mexicali.

Location	Local Time
Mexicali (Mexico)	2026-06-17, 14:23:07 PDT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-06-18, 05:23:07 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

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL / MMML) Mexicali, Mexico

Destination

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