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Flights from Detroit to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Frankfurt, about 19h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 19h 12m
DTWSYXPVG

Detroit to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey19h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Detroit 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
DTT Shanghai (PVG) SYX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Same alliance ~19h 12m
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2
DTT Frankfurt (FRA) SYX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor
Self-transfer likely ~23h 21m
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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
13,156 km8,170 miles
Journey time
19h 12mestimate
Time difference
+13hSanya vs Detroit
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
DTW → SYX

Flights from Detroit to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai and Frankfurt. 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 Detroit to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,156 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Detroit and Sanya?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Sanya?
Sanya is 13 hours ahead of Detroit.

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