Distance From Tatakoto Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, TKV - SYX Distance

The distance from Tatakoto Airport (TKV) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 8001 miles or 12876 kilometers or 6948 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 Tatakoto ( French Polynesia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tatakoto and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 18 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tatakoto Airport, Tatakoto, French Polynesia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 18 hours 23 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 • TKV - SYX

Kilometers		12876 km
Statute Miles		8001 miles
Nautical Miles		6948 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 23 minutes

Tatakoto Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - TKV to SYX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tatakoto, French Polynesia and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Tatakoto, French Polynesia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKV - SYX

Time difference between Tatakoto (French Polynesia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 17 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 17 Hours ahead of Tatakoto.

Location	Local Time
Tatakoto (French Polynesia)	2026-09-11, 19:12:09 -09
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-09-12, 12:12:09 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

Tatakoto Airport (TKV / NTGO) Tatakoto, French Polynesia

Destination

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