Macau to Sanya by ferry
Sanya lies 608 km (378 mi) south-west of Macau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 608 km (378 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 18 h 26 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Macau | Sanya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Macao | China |
| Population | 649,335 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Macau) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Port | Ká-Hó Port | Yulin Port |
What changes when you arrive in Sanya
Crossing from Macao into China: money changes from the Pataca to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Where to book ferries from Macau to Sanya
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Staying in Sanya
Our booking partner lists 240 places to stay in Sanya. Of the 235 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (96), and 96 are five-star. Across 56 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 11,559 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Sanya
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Sanya from Macau?
608 km (378 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Macau; by road roughly 742 km (461 mi).
How long does it take to get from Macau to Sanya by ferry?
About 18 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Macau and Sanya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sanya?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Sanya?
Our booking partner lists 240 places to stay in Sanya, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.