Distance From Shirahama Central Heliport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Shirahama Central Heliport () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 2138 miles or 3441 kilometers or 1857 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 Shimoda ( Japan ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shimoda and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 4 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirahama Central Heliport, Shimoda, Japan to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 4 hours 54 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

Kilometers		3441 km
Statute Miles		2138 miles
Nautical Miles		1857 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 54 minutes

Shirahama Central Heliport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shimoda, Japan and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Shimoda (Japan) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 1 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 1 Hours behind Shimoda.

Location	Local Time
Shimoda (Japan)	2026-03-20, 13:49:41 JST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-20, 12:49:41 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

Shirahama Central Heliport ( / ) Shimoda, Japan

Destination

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