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Connecting route · Canada → China

Flights from Vancouver to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hong Kong, about 16h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 07m
YVRSYXPVG

Vancouver to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey16h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Vancouver 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
YVR Shanghai (PVG) SYX
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 08m
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2
YVR Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 09m
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3
YVR Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 07m
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4
YVR Shenzhen (SZX) SYX
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 08m
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5
YVR Xiamen (XMN) SYX
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 12m
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6
YVR Bangkok (BKK) SYX
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Condor
Self-transfer likely ~19h 34m
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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
10,893 km6,765 miles
Journey time
16h 07mestimate
Time difference
+16hSanya vs Vancouver
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
YVR → SYX

Flights from Vancouver to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Hong Kong 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 Vancouver to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,893 km.
Where do you change planes between Vancouver and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shenzhen (SZX). Air Canada flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vancouver and Sanya?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Sanya?
Sanya is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.

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