Distance From Ilulissat Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, JAV - SYX Distance

The distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 6311 miles or 10157 kilometers or 5481 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 Ilulissat ( Greenland ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ilulissat and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 14 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport, Ilulissat, Greenland to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 14 hours 30 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 • JAV - SYX

Kilometers		10157 km
Statute Miles		6311 miles
Nautical Miles		5481 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 30 minutes

Ilulissat Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - JAV to SYX Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Ilulissat, Greenland and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAV - SYX

Time difference between Ilulissat (Greenland) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 9 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 9 Hours ahead of Ilulissat.

Location	Local Time
Ilulissat (Greenland)	2026-06-17, 10:21:38 -01
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-06-17, 19:21:38 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

Ilulissat Airport (JAV / BGJN) Ilulissat, Greenland

Destination

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