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ILN to SYM: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
8,127 mi
13,079 km · 7,062 nm
16h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,127 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 24m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, 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 ILN
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 ILN from SYM?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Simao (SYM) is 8,127 miles (13,079 km, 7,062 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 24m 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 Wilmington and Simao?
Simao is 12 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to SYM?
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