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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Astana to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Astana to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Almaty, about 8h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 41m
NQZSYXURC

Astana to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey8h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Almaty

Best ways to fly from Astana to Sanya

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

1
NQZ Urumqi (URC) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 41m
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NQZ Almaty (ALA) SYX
Leg 1: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 50m
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NQZ Tashkent (TAS) SYX
Leg 1: Air Astana, Centrum Air, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 35m
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NQZ Xian (XIY) SYX
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 08m
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NQZ Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 15m
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NQZ Novosibirsk (OVB) SYX
Leg 1: Qazaq Air, S7 Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroflot
Self-transfer likely ~10h 25m
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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
4,952 km3,075 miles
Journey time
8h 41mestimate
Time difference
+3hSanya vs Astana
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
NQZ → SYX

Flights from Astana to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Astana to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Almaty and Tashkent. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Astana to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,952 km.
Where do you change planes between Astana and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Almaty (ALA), Tashkent (TAS) and Xian (XIY). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Astana and Sanya?
Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Astana and Sanya?
Sanya is 3 hours ahead of Astana.

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