CTU
Chengdu
China
916 km
569 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
916 km
569 mi / 494 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
200°
south southwest

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CTU SYM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code CTU SYM
ICAO Code ZUUU ZPSM
City Chengdu Simao
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 22.790000, 100.960000

Chengdu (CTU) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 916 kilometers (569 miles / 494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 20:29 in Chengdu, it's 20:29 in Simao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,625 feet between the two airports. Simao Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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