A direct air route was launched on Thursday between Sanya, a famous tourist destination in south China's Hainan Province, and London,
UK.
The first flight departed from Sanya Phoenix International Airport at 1:00 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, and is scheduled to arrive at London Heathrow Airport at 6:45 p.m. local time.
China Southern Airlines will operate the air service every Thursday and Sunday using an Airbus A330-200, with four first-class seats, 24 business class seats, and 187 economy class seats.
Outbound flights will depart from Sanya at 1:15 p.m. Beijing time and arrive in London at 6:45 p.m. local time. Return flights will leave London at 10:10 p.m. local time and arrive in Sanya at 4:00 p.m. the next day.