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Connecting route · China → Kazakhstan

Flights from Sanya to Astana

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Astana. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Almaty, about 8h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 41m
SYXNQZURC

Sanya to Astana at a glance

Fastest journey8h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Almaty

Best ways to fly from Sanya to Astana

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

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SYX Urumqi (URC) NQZ
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 41m
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SYX Almaty (ALA) NQZ
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 50m
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SYX Tashkent (TAS) NQZ
Leg 1: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Air Astana, Centrum Air, Uzbekistan Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 35m
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SYX Xian (XIY) NQZ
Leg 1: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Self-transfer likely ~10h 08m
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SYX Guangzhou (CAN) NQZ
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana
Self-transfer likely ~10h 15m
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SYX Novosibirsk (OVB) NQZ
Leg 1: Aeroflot · Leg 2: Qazaq Air, S7 Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 25m
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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
4,952 km3,075 miles
Journey time
8h 41mestimate
Time difference
-3hAstana vs Sanya
Currency in Astana
USD
Airports
SYX → NQZ

Flights from Sanya to Astana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Astana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Almaty and Tashkent. 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 Sanya to Astana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,952 km.
Where do you change planes between Sanya and Astana?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Almaty (ALA), Tashkent (TAS) and Xian (XIY). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sanya and Astana?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Astana?
Astana is 3 hours behind Sanya.

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