Distance From Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, YRC - SYX Distance

The distance from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 6673 miles or 10739 kilometers or 5795 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 Desolation Sound ( Canada ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Desolation Sound and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 15 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base, Desolation Sound, Canada to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 15 hours 20 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 • YRC - SYX

Kilometers		10739 km
Statute Miles		6673 miles
Nautical Miles		5795 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 20 minutes

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - YRC to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Desolation Sound, Canada and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YRC - SYX

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

Location	Local Time
Desolation Sound (Canada)	2026-08-02, 05:50:26 PDT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-08-02, 20:50:26 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

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC / ) Desolation Sound, Canada

Destination

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