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BTJ to SYX: distance & flight time
Banda Aceh (Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport) → Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport)
1,292 mi
2,080 km · 1,123 nm
3h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,292 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BTJ — Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport · Banda Aceh, Indonesia
- SYX — Sanya Phoenix International Airport · Sanya, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BTJ
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport25 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport104 mi away
- LSW · Malikus Saleh Airport107 mi away
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport130 mi away
Near SYX
- BAR · Qionghai Bo'ao Airport89 mi away
- HAK · Haikou Meilan International Airport132 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BTJ from SYX?
The flight distance from Banda Aceh (BTJ) to Sanya (SYX) is 1,292 miles (2,080 km, 1,123 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BTJ to SYX?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BTJ to SYX?
Nonstop service on BTJ–SYX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 17m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Banda Aceh and Sanya?
Sanya is 1 hour ahead of Banda Aceh.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BTJ to SYX?
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Why are some BTJ to SYX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BTJ–SYX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.