SYD
Sydney
Australia
8,246 km
5,124 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
8,246 km
5,124 mi / 4,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD SYM
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code SYD SYM
ICAO Code YSSY ZPSM
City Sydney Simao
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 22.790000, 100.960000

Sydney (SYD) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 8,246 kilometers (5,124 miles / 4,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Sydney, it's 20:35 in Simao. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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