Distance From Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, NGU - SYX Distance

The distance from Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 8602 miles or 13843 kilometers or 7470 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 Norfolk ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Norfolk and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 19 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field), Norfolk, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 19 hours 46 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 • NGU - SYX

Kilometers		13843 km
Statute Miles		8602 miles
Nautical Miles		7470 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 46 minutes

Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - NGU to SYX Flight Path

Location of Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) & Sanya Phoenix International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Norfolk, United States and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NGU - SYX

Time difference between Norfolk (United States) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 13 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 13 Hours ahead of Norfolk.

Location	Local Time
Norfolk (United States)	2025-12-14, 17:48:08 EST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-15, 06:48:08 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

Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU / KNGU) Norfolk, United States

Destination

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