Distance From Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Malta International Airport, SYX - MLA Distance

The distance from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 5751 miles or 9256 kilometers or 4995 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 Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanya (Tianya) and Valletta takes around 13 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 13 hours 13 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 - MLA

Kilometers		9256 km
Statute Miles		5751 miles
Nautical Miles		4995 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 13 minutes

Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - SYX to MLA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sanya (Tianya), China and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYX - MLA

Time difference between Sanya (Tianya) (China) and Valletta (Malta) is 6 Hours.
Valletta time is 6 Hours behind Sanya (Tianya).

Location	Local Time
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-06-15, 11:53:03 CST
Valletta (Malta)	2026-06-15, 05:53:03 CEST

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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta