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FCO to SYX: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport)
5,738 mi
9,235 km · 4,987 nm
11h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,738 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 43m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- 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 FCO
Near SYX
- BAR · Qionghai Bo'ao Airport89 mi away
- HAK · Haikou Meilan International Airport132 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from SYX?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Sanya (SYX) is 5,738 miles (9,235 km, 4,987 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to SYX?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Sanya?
Sanya is 6 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to SYX?
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