Distance From May River Airstrip to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, MRH - SYX Distance

The distance from May River Airstrip (MRH) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 2704 miles or 4352 kilometers or 2349 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 May River ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between May River and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 6 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from May River Airstrip, May River, Papua New Guinea to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 6 hours 13 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 • MRH - SYX

Kilometers		4352 km
Statute Miles		2704 miles
Nautical Miles		2349 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 13 minutes

May River Airstrip to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - MRH to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between May River, Papua New Guinea and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between May River, Papua New Guinea and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MRH - SYX

Time difference between May River (Papua New Guinea) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 2 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 2 Hours behind May River.

Location	Local Time
May River (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-05, 20:20:18 +10
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-05, 18:20:18 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

May River Airstrip (MRH / AYRV) May River, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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