Distance From Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, PAO - SYX Distance

The distance from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 7333 miles or 11801 kilometers or 6368 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 Palo Alto ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palo Alto and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 16 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 16 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 • PAO - SYX

Kilometers		11801 km
Statute Miles		7333 miles
Nautical Miles		6368 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 51 minutes

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - PAO to SYX Flight Path

Location of Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County & Sanya Phoenix International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Palo Alto, United States and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PAO - SYX

Time difference between Palo Alto (United States) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 15 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 15 Hours ahead of Palo Alto.

Location	Local Time
Palo Alto (United States)	2026-05-04, 04:42:59 PDT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-05-04, 19:42:59 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

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO / KPAO) Palo Alto, United States

Destination

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