Distance From Taveta Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from Taveta Airport () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 5100 miles or 8208 kilometers or 4429 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 Taveta ( Kenya ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taveta and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Taveta Airport, Taveta, Kenya to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 11 hours 43 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		8208 km
Statute Miles		5100 miles
Nautical Miles		4429 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

Taveta Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Taveta, Kenya and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Taveta (Kenya) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 5 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 5 Hours ahead of Taveta.

Location	Local Time
Taveta (Kenya)	2026-08-26, 08:42:43 EAT
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-08-26, 13:42:43 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

Taveta Airport ( / ) Taveta, Kenya

Destination

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