Distance From RAF Kirknewton Air Base to Sanya Phoenix International Airport

The distance from RAF Kirknewton Air Base () to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 6007 miles or 9667 kilometers or 5216 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kirknewton ( United Kingdom ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kirknewton and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 13 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Kirknewton Air Base, Kirknewton, United Kingdom to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 13 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SYX

Kilometers		9667 km
Statute Miles		6007 miles
Nautical Miles		5216 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 48 minutes

RAF Kirknewton Air Base to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYX Flight Path

Location of RAF Kirknewton Air Base & Sanya Phoenix International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kirknewton to Sanya (Tianya) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kirknewton, United Kingdom and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Kirknewton, United Kingdom and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYX

Time difference between Kirknewton (United Kingdom) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 7 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 7 Hours ahead of Kirknewton.

Location	Local Time
Kirknewton (United Kingdom)	2025-04-03, 17:29:50 BST
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2025-04-04, 00:29:50 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

RAF Kirknewton Air Base ( / EGKT) Kirknewton, United Kingdom

Destination

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX / ZJSY) Sanya (Tianya), China