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Connecting route · Maldives → China

Flights from Male to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Male to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Hong Kong, about 8h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 39m
MLESYXKMG

Male to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey8h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Male 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
MLE Kunming (KMG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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MLE Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 18m
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3
MLE Bangkok (BKK) SYX
Leg 1: Maldivian · Leg 2: Condor
Self-transfer likely ~8h 47m
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MLE Shenzhen (SZX) SYX
Leg 1: Maldivian · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 19m
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MLE Singapore (SIN) SYX
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Cambodia Airways, SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 13m
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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
4,215 km2,618 miles
Journey time
8h 39mestimate
Time difference
+3hSanya vs Male
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
MLE → SYX

Flights from Male to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Male to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Hong Kong and Bangkok. 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 Male to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,215 km.
Where do you change planes between Male and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Hong Kong (HKG), Bangkok (BKK) and Shenzhen (SZX). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Male and Sanya?
Male: Velana International Airport (MLE). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Male and Sanya?
Sanya is 3 hours ahead of Male.

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