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LCY to SYM: distance & flight time
London (London City Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
5,443 mi
8,759 km · 4,730 nm
11h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,443 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 8m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 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 LCY from SYM?
The flight distance from London (LCY) to Simao (SYM) is 5,443 miles (8,759 km, 4,730 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LCY to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 8m 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 London and Simao?
Simao is 7 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LCY to SYM?
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