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Flights from Auckland to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Shenzhen or Guangzhou, about 14h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 50m
AKLSYXSZX

Auckland to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey14h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shenzhen or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Auckland 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
AKL Shenzhen (SZX) SYX
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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2
AKL Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 59m
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3
AKL Shanghai (PVG) SYX
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 35m
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4
AKL Chongqing (CKG) SYX
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chongqing Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 57m
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5
AKL Chengdu (TFU) SYX
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 22m
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AKL Hangzhou (HGH) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 23m
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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
9,175 km5,698 miles
Journey time
14h 50mestimate
Time difference
-5hSanya vs Auckland
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
AKL → SYX

Flights from Auckland to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Shanghai. 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 Auckland to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,175 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Shenzhen (SZX), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG) and Chongqing (CKG). Hainan Airlines flies both legs via Shenzhen, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Sanya?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Sanya?
Sanya is 5 hours behind Auckland.

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