Distance From Moi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, MBA - SYX Distance

The distance from Moi International Airport (MBA) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 4993 miles or 8035 kilometers or 4336 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 Mombasa ( Kenya ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mombasa and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 11 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Moi International Airport, Mombasa, Kenya to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 11 hours 28 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 • MBA - SYX

Kilometers		8035 km
Statute Miles		4993 miles
Nautical Miles		4336 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 28 minutes

Moi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - MBA to SYX Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MBA - SYX

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

Location	Local Time
Mombasa (Kenya)	2026-06-14, 17:16:01 EAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-06-14, 22:16:01 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

Moi International Airport (MBA / HKMO) Mombasa, Kenya

Destination

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