Distance From Makin Island Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, MTK - SYX Distance

The distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 4414 miles or 7104 kilometers or 3833 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 Makin Island ( Kiribati ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makin Island and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 10 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makin Island Airport, Makin Island, Kiribati to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 10 hours 8 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 • MTK - SYX

Kilometers		7104 km
Statute Miles		4414 miles
Nautical Miles		3833 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 8 minutes

Makin Island Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - MTK to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makin Island, Kiribati and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Makin Island, Kiribati and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTK - SYX

Time difference between Makin Island (Kiribati) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 4 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 4 Hours behind Makin Island.

Location	Local Time
Makin Island (Kiribati)	2026-05-04, 13:46:10 +12
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-05-04, 09:46:10 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

Makin Island Airport (MTK / NGMN) Makin Island, Kiribati

Destination

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