Distance From Kuantan Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, KUA - SYX Distance

The distance from Kuantan Airport (KUA) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 1088 miles or 1751 kilometers or 945 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 Kuantan ( Malaysia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuantan and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 2 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuantan Airport, Kuantan, Malaysia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 2 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 • KUA - SYX

Kilometers		1751 km
Statute Miles		1088 miles
Nautical Miles		945 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 30 minutes

Kuantan Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - KUA to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kuantan, Malaysia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KUA - SYX

Time difference between Kuantan (Malaysia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kuantan (Malaysia)	2025-12-17, 02:33:31 +08
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-17, 02:33:31 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

Kuantan Airport (KUA / WMKD) Kuantan, Malaysia

Destination

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