ATH
Athens
Greece
7,376 km
4,583 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
7,376 km
4,583 mi / 3,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
79°
east

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ATH SYM
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code ATH SYM
ICAO Code LGAV ZPSM
City Athens Simao
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 308 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 22.790000, 100.960000

Athens (ATH) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 7,376 kilometers (4,583 miles / 3,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Athens, it's 23:18 in Simao. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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