EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,769 km
5,449 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
8,769 km
5,449 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
66°
east northeast

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EDI SYM
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code EDI SYM
ICAO Code EGPH ZPSM
City Edinburgh Simao
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 22.790000, 100.960000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 8,769 kilometers (5,449 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 United Kingdom 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 20:27 in Edinburgh, it's 04:27 in Simao. With a 8-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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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