Distance From Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, SYX - MSP Distance

The distance from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 7845 miles or 12624 kilometers or 6812 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 Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanya (Tianya) and Minneapolis takes around 18 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 18 hours 2 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 - MSP

Kilometers		12624 km
Statute Miles		7845 miles
Nautical Miles		6812 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 2 minutes

Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - SYX to MSP Flight Path

Location of Sanya Phoenix International Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Sanya (Tianya) to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYX - MSP

Time difference between Sanya (Tianya) (China) and Minneapolis (United States) is 13 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 13 Hours behind Sanya (Tianya).

Location	Local Time
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-21, 13:46:57 CST
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-03-21, 00:46:57 CDT

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

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States