Distance From Lwafi Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Lwafi Airport () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 5625 miles or 9052 kilometers or 4885 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 Lwafi ( Tanzania ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lwafi and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 12 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lwafi Airport, Lwafi, Tanzania to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 12 hours 55 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		9052 km
Statute Miles		5625 miles
Nautical Miles		4885 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 55 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Lwafi, Tanzania and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

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

Location	Local Time
Lwafi (Tanzania)	2026-09-12, 09:31:38 EAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-09-12, 14:31:38 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

Lwafi Airport ( / ) Lwafi, Tanzania

Destination

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