SYM
Simao
China
10,410 km
6,468 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,410 km
6,468 mi / 5,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SYM WLG
Airport Name Simao Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code SYM WLG
ICAO Code ZPSM NZWN
City Simao Wellington
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 0 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 22.790000, 100.960000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Simao (SYM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,410 kilometers (6,468 miles / 5,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Simao, it's 07:38 in Wellington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Simao (SYM) follows a heading of 297° (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 Simao Airport (SYM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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