Distance From Ruhengeri Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, RHG - SYX Distance

The distance from Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 5582 miles or 8983 kilometers or 4847 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 Ruhengeri ( Rwanda ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ruhengeri and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 12 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruhengeri Airport, Ruhengeri, Rwanda to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 12 hours 49 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 • RHG - SYX

Kilometers		8983 km
Statute Miles		5582 miles
Nautical Miles		4847 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 49 minutes

Ruhengeri Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - RHG to SYX Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Ruhengeri, Rwanda and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RHG - SYX

Time difference between Ruhengeri (Rwanda) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 6 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 6 Hours ahead of Ruhengeri.

Location	Local Time
Ruhengeri (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 09:00:11 CAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-15, 15:00:11 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

Ruhengeri Airport (RHG / HRYU) Ruhengeri, Rwanda

Destination

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