Distance From Loitokitok Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Loitokitok Airport () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 5100 miles or 8207 kilometers or 4429 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 Loitokitok ( Kenya ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Loitokitok and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Loitokitok Airport, Loitokitok, Kenya to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 11 hours 43 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		8207 km
Statute Miles		5100 miles
Nautical Miles		4429 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Loitokitok, Kenya and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Loitokitok (Kenya) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 5 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 5 Hours ahead of Loitokitok.

Location	Local Time
Loitokitok (Kenya)	2026-03-15, 19:21:31 EAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-16, 00:21:31 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

Loitokitok Airport ( / ) Loitokitok, Kenya

Destination

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