Distance From Sanya Phoenix International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, SYX - JNB Distance

The distance from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6248 miles or 10055 kilometers or 5426 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanya (Tianya) and Johannesburg takes around 14 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 14 hours 21 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 - JNB

Kilometers		10055 km
Statute Miles		6248 miles
Nautical Miles		5426 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 21 minutes

Sanya Phoenix International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - SYX to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sanya (Tianya), China and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYX - JNB

Time difference between Sanya (Tianya) (China) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 6 Hours behind Sanya (Tianya).

Location	Local Time
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-14, 20:33:28 CST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 14:33:28 SAST

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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa