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Connecting route · China → Maldives

Flights from Sanya to Male

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Male. 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
SYXMLEKMG

Sanya to Male at a glance

Fastest journey8h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Sanya to Male

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

1
SYX Kunming (KMG) MLE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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2
SYX Hong Kong (HKG) MLE
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 18m
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3
SYX Bangkok (BKK) MLE
Leg 1: Condor · Leg 2: Maldivian
Self-transfer likely ~8h 47m
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SYX Shenzhen (SZX) MLE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Maldivian
Self-transfer likely ~10h 19m
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SYX Singapore (SIN) MLE
Leg 1: Cambodia Airways, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore 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
-3hMale vs Sanya
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
SYX → MLE

Flights from Sanya to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Male?
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 Sanya to Male?
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 Sanya and Male?
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 Sanya and Male?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Male?
Male is 3 hours behind Sanya.

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