Connecting route · China → China

Flights from Sanya to Yining

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Yining. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Urumqi, about 7h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 27m

Sanya to Yining at a glance

Fastest journey7h 27mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Urumqi

Best ways to fly from Sanya to Yining

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

SYX Chengdu (TFU) YIN

Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 27m

SYX Urumqi (URC) YIN

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 30m

SYX Xian (XIY) YIN

Leg 1: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 58m

SYX Chongqing (CKG) YIN

Leg 1: Air China, Chongqing Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 32m

SYX Beijing (PKX) YIN

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~9h 14m

SYX Lanzhou (LHW) YIN

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Okay Airways · Leg 2: Spring Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~8h 41m

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: 3,882 km2,411 miles
Journey time: 7h 27mestimate
Time difference: NoneYining vs Sanya
Currency in Yining: CNY
Airports: SYX → YIN

Flights from Sanya to Yining: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Yining?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chengdu, Urumqi and Xian. 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 Yining?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,882 km.

Where do you change planes between Sanya and Yining?

The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY) and Chongqing (CKG). Air China flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Sanya and Yining?

Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Yining: Ili Yining International Airport (YIN).

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