FCO
Rome
Italy
8,242 km
5,121 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
8,242 km
5,121 mi / 4,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
73°
east northeast

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FCO SYM
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code FCO SYM
ICAO Code LIRF ZPSM
City Rome Simao
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 22.790000, 100.960000

Rome (FCO) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 8,242 kilometers (5,121 miles / 4,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Italy 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 13:31 in Rome, it's 20:31 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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 309° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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