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HOU to SYM: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
8,656 mi
13,931 km · 7,522 nm
17h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,656 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 26m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- SYM — Pu'er Simao Airport · Simao, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near SYM
- JHG · Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport58 mi away
- JMJ · Lancang Jingmai Airport79 mi away
- LNJ · Lintsang Airfield88 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport99 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from SYM?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Simao (SYM) is 8,656 miles (13,931 km, 7,522 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and Simao?
Simao is 13 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to SYM?
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