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Flights from Chicago to Sanya
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Frankfurt, about 19h 58m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 19h 58m
Chicago to Sanya at a glance
Fastest journey19h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Sanya
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 13,100 km8,135 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 58mestimate
- Time difference
- +14hSanya vs Chicago
- Currency in Sanya
- CNY
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → SYX
Flights from Chicago to Sanya: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong and Frankfurt. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,100 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chicago and Sanya?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sanya?
Sanya is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.





