CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
16,371 km
10,172 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
16,371 km
10,172 mi / 8,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

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CNF SYM
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code CNF SYM
ICAO Code SBCF ZPSM
City Belo Horizonte Simao
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,715 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 22.790000, 100.960000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 16,371 kilometers (10,172 miles / 8,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 10:35 in Belo Horizonte, it's 21:35 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 2,715 feet between the two airports. Simao Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 269° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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