KMG to SYX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 1,010 km (627 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SYX to KMG).
How far is it from Kunming to Sanya (Tianya)?
The great-circle distance between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 1,010 km (627 mi, 545 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from KMG to SYX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SYX is roughly southeast of KMG.
How is the KMG to SYX route written in code?
The pair is written KMG-SYX in IATA codes and ZPPP-ZJSY in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP), Sanya Phoenix International Airport is SYX (ZJSY).
| KMG | SYX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport | Sanya Phoenix International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZPPP | ZJSY |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 6,903 ft | 92 ft |
| Rank by connections | #38 | #149 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SYX sits 6,811 ft (2,076 m) lower than KMG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KMG to SYX
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L | Cargo Plus Aviation | CGP | - | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kunming from Sanya (Tianya)?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) are 1,010 km (627 mi, 545 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KMG to SYX?
A typical nonstop flight between KMG and SYX takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SYX from KMG?
Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) lies roughly southeast of Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Which airlines fly KMG to SYX?
3 airlines appear on the KMG-SYX route in the open dataset, including Cargo Plus Aviation, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
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