BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
16,667 km
10,357 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
16,667 km
10,357 mi / 9,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

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BSB SYM
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code BSB SYM
ICAO Code SBBR ZPSM
City Brasilia Simao
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,497 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 22.790000, 100.960000

Brasilia (BSB) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 16,667 kilometers (10,357 miles / 9,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Brazil with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Brasilia, it's 21:36 in Simao. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,497 feet between the two airports. Simao Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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