Distance From Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, AZA - SYX Distance

The distance from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 7960 miles or 12809 kilometers or 6912 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 Mesa ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mesa and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 18 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport, Mesa, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 18 hours 17 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 • AZA - SYX

Kilometers		12809 km
Statute Miles		7960 miles
Nautical Miles		6912 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 17 minutes

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - AZA to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mesa, United States and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Mesa, United States and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AZA - SYX

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

Location	Local Time
Mesa (United States)	2026-05-04, 05:05:22 MST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-05-04, 20:05:22 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

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA / KIWA) Mesa, United States

Destination

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