LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
10,035 km
6,236 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
10,035 km
6,236 mi / 5,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
60°
east northeast

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LIS SYM
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code LIS SYM
ICAO Code LPPT ZPSM
City Lisbon Simao
Country Portugal China
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 374 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 22.790000, 100.960000

Lisbon (LIS) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 10,035 kilometers (6,236 miles / 5,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Portugal 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 16:09 in Lisbon, it's 00:09 in Simao. With a 8-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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 313° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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