Distance From Scholes International At Galveston Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, GLS - SYX Distance

The distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 8773 miles or 14119 kilometers or 7619 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 Galveston ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

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

Estimated flight time from Scholes International At Galveston Airport, Galveston, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 20 hours 10 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 • GLS - SYX

Kilometers		14119 km
Statute Miles		8773 miles
Nautical Miles		7619 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 10 minutes

Scholes International At Galveston Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - GLS to SYX Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GLS - SYX

Time difference between Galveston (United States) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 14 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 14 Hours ahead of Galveston.

Location	Local Time
Galveston (United States)	2025-12-16, 23:33:32 CST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-17, 13:33:32 CST

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

Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS / KGLS) Galveston, United States

Destination

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX / ZJSY) Sanya (Tianya), China