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Flights from Sanya to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Tashkent, about 11h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 11h 02m
SYXAUHBKK

Sanya to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey11h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Tashkent

Best ways to fly from Sanya to Abu Dhabi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SYX Bangkok (BKK) AUH
Leg 1: Condor · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 02m
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2
SYX Tashkent (TAS) AUH
Leg 1: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Samarkand, Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 06m
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3
SYX Hong Kong (HKG) AUH
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 50m
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4
SYX Almaty (ALA) AUH
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Astana
Self-transfer likely ~12h 19m
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SYX Singapore (SIN) AUH
Leg 1: Cambodia Airways, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 19m
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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
5,716 km3,550 miles
Journey time
11h 02mestimate
Time difference
-4hAbu Dhabi vs Sanya
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
SYX → AUH

Flights from Sanya to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Tashkent and Hong Kong. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Sanya to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,716 km.
Where do you change planes between Sanya and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Tashkent (TAS), Hong Kong (HKG) and Almaty (ALA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sanya and Abu Dhabi?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Sanya.

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