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Connecting route · China → Australia

Flights from Sanya to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Melbourne. 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
SYXMELHKG

Sanya to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey12h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Sanya to Melbourne

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

1
SYX Hong Kong (HKG) MEL
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~12h 35m
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2
SYX Shenzhen (SZX) MEL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 39m
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3
SYX Guangzhou (CAN) MEL
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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4
SYX Shanghai (PVG) MEL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 53m
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5
SYX Hangzhou (HGH) MEL
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 37m
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6
SYX Nanjing (NKG) MEL
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern 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
+3hMelbourne vs Sanya
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
SYX → MEL, AVV

Flights from Sanya to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Melbourne?
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 Sanya to Melbourne?
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 Sanya and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shanghai (PVG). HK Express flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sanya and Melbourne?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Sanya.

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