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Flights from Sanya to Detroit
There are no direct flights from Sanya to Detroit. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Frankfurt, about 19h 12m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 19h 12m
Sanya to Detroit at a glance
Fastest journey19h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Sanya to Detroit
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 Shanghai (PVG) DTT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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
- 13,156 km8,170 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- -13hDetroit vs Sanya
- Currency in Detroit
- USD
- Airports
- SYX → DTW
Flights from Sanya to Detroit: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sanya to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai and Frankfurt. 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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,156 km.
Where do you change planes between Sanya and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sanya and Detroit?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Detroit?
Detroit is 13 hours behind Sanya.





