Kunming to Sanya flights
Sanya lies 1,030 km (640 mi) south-east of Kunming, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kunming | Sanya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 6 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | SYX, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 650000 | 572000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kunming
Kunming is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Sanya
Sanya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanya Phoenix International Airport | SYX | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,155 ft | 92 ft |
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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.
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Common questions
How far is Sanya from Kunming?
1,030 km (640 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Sanya by air?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kunming and Sanya?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kunming to Sanya flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
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.