Distance From Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Malé International Airport, SYX - MLE Distance

The distance from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 2612 miles or 4204 kilometers or 2269 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 Sanya (Tianya) ( China ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanya (Tianya) and Malé takes around 6 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 6 hours 0 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 • SYX - MLE

Kilometers		4204 km
Statute Miles		2612 miles
Nautical Miles		2269 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 0 minutes

Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - SYX to MLE Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sanya (Tianya), China and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYX - MLE

Time difference between Sanya (Tianya) (China) and Malé (Maldives) is 3 Hours.
Malé time is 3 Hours behind Sanya (Tianya).

Location	Local Time
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-05, 12:30:18 CST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-05, 09:30:18 +05

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

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

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives