JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
6,313 km
3,923 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
6,313 km
3,923 mi / 3,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
76°
east northeast

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JED SYM
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code JED SYM
ICAO Code OEJN ZPSM
City Jeddah Simao
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 48 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 22.790000, 100.960000

Jeddah (JED) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 6,313 kilometers (3,923 miles / 3,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Saudi Arabia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:39 in Jeddah, it's 01:39 in Simao. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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