AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,187 km
6,330 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
10,187 km
6,330 mi / 5,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SYM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code AKL SYM
ICAO Code NZAA ZPSM
City Auckland Simao
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 22.790000, 100.960000

Auckland (AKL) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 10,187 kilometers (6,330 miles / 5,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Auckland, it's 05:13 in Simao. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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