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Flights from London to Sanya

There are no direct flights from London to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Xian, about 14h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 43m
LONSYXTFU

London to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey14h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Xian

Best ways to fly from London 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
LON Chengdu (TFU) SYX
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 43m
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2
LON Xian (XIY) SYX
Leg 1: Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 03m
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3
LON Changsha (CSX) SYX
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 16m
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LON Wuhan (WUH) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 26m
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LON Zhengzhou (CGO) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 28m
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LON Tashkent (TAS) SYX
Leg 1: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 47m
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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
9,711 km6,031 miles
Journey time
14h 43mestimate
Time difference
+8hSanya vs London
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → SYX

Flights from London to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chengdu, Xian and Changsha. 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 London to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,711 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Xian (XIY), Changsha (CSX) and Wuhan (WUH). Air China flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Sanya?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between London and Sanya?
Sanya is 8 hours ahead of London.

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