JFK
New York
United States
12,941 km
8,041 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
12,941 km
8,041 mi / 6,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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JFK SYM
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code JFK SYM
ICAO Code KJFK ZPSM
City New York Simao
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 22.790000, 100.960000

New York (JFK) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 12,941 kilometers (8,041 miles / 6,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 10:44 in New York, it's 23:44 in Simao. With a 13-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 New York (JFK) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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