Distance From Napuka Island Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, NAU - SYX Distance

The distance from Napuka Island Airport (NAU) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 7768 miles or 12501 kilometers or 6746 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 Napuka Island ( French Polynesia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Napuka Island and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 17 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Napuka Island Airport, Napuka Island, French Polynesia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 17 hours 51 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 • NAU - SYX

Kilometers		12501 km
Statute Miles		7768 miles
Nautical Miles		6746 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 51 minutes

Napuka Island Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - NAU to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Napuka Island, French Polynesia and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Napuka Island, French Polynesia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NAU - SYX

Time difference between Napuka Island (French Polynesia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 17 Hours 30 Minutes.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 17 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Napuka Island.

Location	Local Time
Napuka Island (French Polynesia)	2026-10-26, 23:22:06 -0930
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-10-27, 16:52:06 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

Napuka Island Airport (NAU / NTGN) Napuka Island, French Polynesia

Destination

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