HNL
Honolulu
United States
10,166 km
6,317 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
10,166 km
6,317 mi / 5,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
295°
west northwest

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HNL SYM
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code HNL SYM
ICAO Code PHNL ZPSM
City Honolulu Simao
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 22.790000, 100.960000

Honolulu (HNL) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 10,166 kilometers (6,317 miles / 5,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Honolulu, it's 23:12 in Simao. With a 18-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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