Distance From Sophia Antépolis Heliport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Sophia Antépolis Heliport () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 5944 miles or 9566 kilometers or 5162 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 Valbonne ( France ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valbonne and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 13 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sophia Antépolis Heliport, Valbonne, France to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 13 hours 39 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		9566 km
Statute Miles		5944 miles
Nautical Miles		5162 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 39 minutes

Sophia Antépolis Heliport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Valbonne, France and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Valbonne, France and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Valbonne (France) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 7 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 7 Hours ahead of Valbonne.

Location	Local Time
Valbonne (France)	2025-12-16, 10:27:52 CET
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-16, 17:27:52 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

Sophia Antépolis Heliport ( / ) Valbonne, France

Destination

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