Distance From Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, SYX - MEL Distance

The distance from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 4501 miles or 7244 kilometers or 3909 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 Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanya (Tianya) and Melbourne takes around 10 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 10 hours 20 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 - MEL

Kilometers		7244 km
Statute Miles		4501 miles
Nautical Miles		3909 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 20 minutes

Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - SYX to MEL Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Sanya (Tianya), China and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYX - MEL

Time difference between Sanya (Tianya) (China) and Melbourne (Australia) is 3 Hours.
Melbourne time is 3 Hours ahead of Sanya (Tianya).

Location	Local Time
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-18, 12:36:28 CST
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-03-18, 15:36:28 AEDT

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

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia