Distance From Malé International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, MLE - SYX Distance

The distance from Malé International Airport (MLE) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 2612 miles or 4204 kilometers or 2269 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 Malé ( Maldives ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malé and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 6 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 6 hours 0 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 • MLE - SYX

Kilometers		4204 km
Statute Miles		2612 miles
Nautical Miles		2269 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 0 minutes

Malé International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - MLE to SYX Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Malé, Maldives and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLE - SYX

Time difference between Malé (Maldives) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 3 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 3 Hours ahead of Malé.

Location	Local Time
Malé (Maldives)	2026-03-13, 11:22:39 +05
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-13, 14:22:39 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

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives

Destination

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