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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
SYDSYXHKG

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.

1
SYD Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 33m
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2
SYD Shenzhen (SZX) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 37m
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3
SYD Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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4
SYD Shanghai (PVG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 42m
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5
SYD Wuhan (WUH) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 33m
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6
SYD Nanjing (NKG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 47m
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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
7,286 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.

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