Distance From Springbok Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, SBU - XMN Distance

The distance from Springbok Airport (SBU) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 7615 miles or 12255 kilometers or 6613 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 Springbok ( South Africa ) to Xiamen ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Springbok and Xiamen takes around 17 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Springbok Airport, Springbok, South Africa to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen, China is 17 hours 30 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 • SBU - XMN

Kilometers		12255 km
Statute Miles		7615 miles
Nautical Miles		6613 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 30 minutes

Springbok Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Flight Route Map - SBU to XMN Flight Path

Location of Springbok Airport & Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Springbok to Xiamen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Springbok, South Africa and Xiamen, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Springbok, South Africa and Xiamen, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBU - XMN

Time difference between Springbok (South Africa) and Xiamen (China) is 6 Hours.
Xiamen time is 6 Hours ahead of Springbok.

Location	Local Time
Springbok (South Africa)	2026-10-27, 01:13:14 SAST
Xiamen (China)	2026-10-27, 07:13:14 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

Springbok Airport (SBU / FASB) Springbok, South Africa

Destination

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) Xiamen, China