Distance From Nkaus Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, NKU - SYX Distance

The distance from Nkaus Airport (NKU) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 6344 miles or 10209 kilometers or 5509 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 Nkaus ( Lesotho ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nkaus and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 14 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nkaus Airport, Nkaus, Lesotho to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 14 hours 35 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 • NKU - SYX

Kilometers		10209 km
Statute Miles		6344 miles
Nautical Miles		5509 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 35 minutes

Nkaus Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - NKU to SYX Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Nkaus, Lesotho and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKU - SYX

Time difference between Nkaus (Lesotho) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 6 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 6 Hours ahead of Nkaus.

Location	Local Time
Nkaus (Lesotho)	2026-03-15, 14:14:33 SAST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-15, 20:14:33 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

Nkaus Airport (NKU / FXNK) Nkaus, Lesotho

Destination

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