Distance From Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, SYX - SYD Distance

The distance from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 4537 miles or 7302 kilometers or 3940 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 Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanya (Tianya) and Sydney takes around 10 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 10 hours 25 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 - SYD

Kilometers		7302 km
Statute Miles		4537 miles
Nautical Miles		3940 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 25 minutes

Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - SYX to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYX - SYD

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

Location	Local Time
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-05, 14:00:26 CST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-05, 17:00:26 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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia