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Flights from Melbourne to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shenzhen, about 12h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 35m
MELSYXHKG

Melbourne to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey12h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Melbourne 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
MEL Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 35m
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2
MEL Shenzhen (SZX) SYX
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 39m
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3
MEL Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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4
MEL Shanghai (PVG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 53m
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5
MEL Hangzhou (HGH) SYX
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 37m
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MEL Nanjing (NKG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 56m
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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
7,252 km4,503 miles
Journey time
12h 35mestimate
Time difference
-3hSanya vs Melbourne
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
MEL, AVV → SYX

Flights from Melbourne to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. 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 Melbourne to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,252 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shanghai (PVG). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Sanya?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Sanya?
Sanya is 3 hours behind Melbourne.

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