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Flights from Sydney to Sanya
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shenzhen, about 12h 33m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 33m
Sydney to Sanya at a glance
Fastest journey12h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Sanya
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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SYD Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
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SYD Shenzhen (SZX) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
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SYD Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SYD Shanghai (PVG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SYD Wuhan (WUH) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SYD Nanjing (NKG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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
- 7,286 km4,525 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 33mestimate
- Time difference
- -3hSanya vs Sydney
- Currency in Sanya
- CNY
- Airports
- SYD → SYX
Flights from Sydney to Sanya: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Sanya?
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 Sydney to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,286 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shanghai (PVG). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Sanya?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Sanya?
Sanya is 3 hours behind Sydney.





