Distance From University Helipads (2x) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from University Helipads (2x) () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 4013 miles or 6458 kilometers or 3485 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 9 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from University Helipads (2x), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 9 hours 13 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		6458 km
Statute Miles		4013 miles
Nautical Miles		3485 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 13 minutes

University Helipads (2x) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

Location of University Helipads (2x) & Sanya Phoenix International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riyadh to Sanya (Tianya) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 5 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 5 Hours ahead of Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-16, 07:03:57 +03
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-12-16, 12:03:57 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

University Helipads (2x) ( / ) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Destination

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