Distance From San Francisco International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, SFO - SYX Distance

The distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 7315 miles or 11772 kilometers or 6353 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 San Francisco ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 16 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 16 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 • SFO - SYX

Kilometers		11772 km
Statute Miles		7315 miles
Nautical Miles		6353 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 49 minutes

San Francisco International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - SFO to SYX Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFO - SYX

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

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2026-06-19, 22:02:20 PDT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-06-20, 13:02:20 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

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States

Destination

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