Distance From Kafue Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Kafue Airport () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 6009 miles or 9671 kilometers or 5219 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 Kafue ( Zambia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kafue and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 13 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kafue Airport, Kafue, Zambia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 13 hours 48 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		9671 km
Statute Miles		6009 miles
Nautical Miles		5219 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 48 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kafue, Zambia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Kafue (Zambia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 6 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 6 Hours ahead of Kafue.

Location	Local Time
Kafue (Zambia)	2026-03-17, 22:46:01 CAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-18, 04:46:01 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

Kafue Airport ( / ) Kafue, Zambia

Destination

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