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LGA to SYM: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
8,032 mi
12,926 km · 6,980 nm
16h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,032 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 13m 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
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, 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 LGA
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 LGA from SYM?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Simao (SYM) is 8,032 miles (12,926 km, 6,980 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 13m 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 New York and Simao?
Simao is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to SYM?
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