BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,056 km
5,627 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
9,056 km
5,627 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
67°
east northeast

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BCN SYM
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code BCN SYM
ICAO Code LEBL ZPSM
City Barcelona Simao
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 22.790000, 100.960000

Barcelona (BCN) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 9,056 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Spain 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 13:42 in Barcelona, it's 20:42 in Simao. With a 7-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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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