Distance From Kerema Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, KMA - SYX Distance

The distance from Kerema Airport (KMA) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 3072 miles or 4944 kilometers or 2668 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 Kerema ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kerema and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 7 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kerema Airport, Kerema, Papua New Guinea to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 7 hours 3 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 • KMA - SYX

Kilometers		4944 km
Statute Miles		3072 miles
Nautical Miles		2668 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 3 minutes

Kerema Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - KMA to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kerema, Papua New Guinea and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Kerema, Papua New Guinea and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KMA - SYX

Time difference between Kerema (Papua New Guinea) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 2 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 2 Hours behind Kerema.

Location	Local Time
Kerema (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 11:01:43 +10
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-19, 09:01:43 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

Kerema Airport (KMA / AYKM) Kerema, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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