Distance From Gunnarsholt Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Gunnarsholt Airport () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 6160 miles or 9913 kilometers or 5349 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 Gunnarsholt ( Iceland ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gunnarsholt and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 14 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gunnarsholt Airport, Gunnarsholt, Iceland to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 14 hours 9 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		9913 km
Statute Miles		6160 miles
Nautical Miles		5349 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 9 minutes

Gunnarsholt Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gunnarsholt, Iceland and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Gunnarsholt (Iceland) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 8 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 8 Hours ahead of Gunnarsholt.

Location	Local Time
Gunnarsholt (Iceland)	2026-01-29, 16:34:35 GMT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-01-30, 00:34:35 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

Gunnarsholt Airport ( / BIGH) Gunnarsholt, Iceland

Destination

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