Distance From Iturup Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, ITU - SYX Distance

The distance from Iturup Airport (ITU) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 2887 miles or 4645 kilometers or 2507 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 Kurilsk ( Russia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kurilsk and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 6 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Iturup Airport, Kurilsk, Russia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 6 hours 38 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 • ITU - SYX

Kilometers		4645 km
Statute Miles		2887 miles
Nautical Miles		2507 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 38 minutes

Iturup Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - ITU to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kurilsk, Russia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ITU - SYX

Time difference between Kurilsk (Russia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 3 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 3 Hours behind Kurilsk.

Location	Local Time
Kurilsk (Russia)	2026-03-16, 04:00:37 +11
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-16, 01:00:37 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

Iturup Airport (ITU / UHSI) Kurilsk, Russia

Destination

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