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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → China

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Shenzhen, about 12h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 02m
AUHSYXTAS

Abu Dhabi to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey11h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Sanya

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Tashkent (TAS) SYX
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Samarkand, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 06m
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AUH Shenzhen (SZX) SYX
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 49m
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3
AUH Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Air Atlanta Icelandic · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 50m
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AUH Bangkok (BKK) SYX
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Condor
Self-transfer likely ~11h 02m
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AUH Almaty (ALA) SYX
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Astana · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 19m
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AUH Singapore (SIN) SYX
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Cambodia Airways, SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 19m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,716 km3,550 miles
Journey time
11h 02mestimate
Time difference
+4hSanya vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
AUH → SYX

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,716 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS), Shenzhen (SZX), Hong Kong (HKG) and Bangkok (BKK). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Sanya?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Sanya?
Sanya is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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