Distance From Nelson Seaplane Base to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Nelson Seaplane Base () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 6951 miles or 11186 kilometers or 6036 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 Nelson ( Canada ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 15 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Seaplane Base, Nelson, Canada to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 15 hours 58 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 • - SYX

Kilometers		11186 km
Statute Miles		6951 miles
Nautical Miles		6036 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 58 minutes

Nelson Seaplane Base to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nelson, Canada and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Nelson (Canada) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 15 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 15 Hours ahead of Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (Canada)	2026-08-02, 08:27:30 MST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-08-02, 23:27:30 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

Nelson Seaplane Base ( / CAD8) Nelson, Canada

Destination

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