Distance From Riga International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, RIX - SYX Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 4994 miles or 8037 kilometers or 4337 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 Riga ( Latvia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 11 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 11 hours 28 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 • RIX - SYX

Kilometers		8037 km
Statute Miles		4994 miles
Nautical Miles		4337 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 28 minutes

Riga International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to SYX Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Riga, Latvia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - SYX

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 5 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 5 Hours ahead of Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2026-07-29, 18:17:59 EEST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-07-29, 23:17:59 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

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia

Destination

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