Distance From South Lakeland Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from South Lakeland Airport () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 9152 miles or 14728 kilometers or 7947 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 Lakeland ( United States ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakeland and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 21 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from South Lakeland Airport, Lakeland, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 21 hours 2 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		14728 km
Statute Miles		9152 miles
Nautical Miles		7947 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 2 minutes

South Lakeland Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lakeland, United States and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Lakeland (United States) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 12 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 12 Hours ahead of Lakeland.

Location	Local Time
Lakeland (United States)	2026-03-19, 06:18:10 EDT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-03-19, 18:18:10 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

South Lakeland Airport ( / KX49) Lakeland, United States

Destination

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