Distance From Gilbertson Field to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Gilbertson Field () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 7526 miles or 12111 kilometers or 6536 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 Flora ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Flora and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 17 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gilbertson Field, Flora, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 17 hours 18 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		12111 km
Statute Miles		7526 miles
Nautical Miles		6536 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 18 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

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

Location	Local Time
Flora (United States)	2025-12-12, 19:46:49 CST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-13, 09:46:49 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

Gilbertson Field ( / 0ND0) Flora, United States

Destination

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