SYX to XIY: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is 1,796 km (1,116 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (XIY to SYX).
How far is it from Sanya (Tianya) to Xi'an?
The great-circle distance between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is 1,796 km (1,116 mi, 970 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 SYX to XIY?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. XIY is roughly north of SYX.
How is the SYX to XIY route written in code?
The pair is written SYX-XIY in IATA codes and ZJSY-ZLXY in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Sanya Phoenix International Airport is SYX (ZJSY), Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is XIY (ZLXY).
| SYX | XIY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sanya Phoenix International Airport | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZJSY | ZLXY |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 92 ft | 1,572 ft |
| Rank by connections | #149 | #36 |
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.
XIY sits 1,480 ft (451 m) higher than SYX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying SYX to XIY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| JD | Japan Air System | JAS | Air System | 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 Sanya (Tianya) from Xi'an?
Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) are 1,796 km (1,116 mi, 970 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from SYX to XIY?
A typical nonstop flight between SYX and XIY takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is XIY from SYX?
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) lies roughly north of Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
Which airlines fly SYX to XIY?
3 airlines appear on the SYX-XIY route in the open dataset, including China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Japan Air System.
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