FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
8,253 km
5,128 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
8,253 km
5,128 mi / 4,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
73°
east northeast

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FRA SYM
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code FRA SYM
ICAO Code EDDF ZPSM
City Frankfurt am Main Simao
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 364 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 22.790000, 100.960000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 8,253 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,457 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 Germany 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 18:18 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 01:18 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 318° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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