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MVY to SYM: distance & flight time
Vineyard Haven MA (Martha's Vineyard Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
7,969 mi
12,825 km · 6,925 nm
16h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,969 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 6m 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
- MVY — Martha's Vineyard Airport · Vineyard Haven MA, 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 MVY
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 MVY from SYM?
The flight distance from Vineyard Haven MA (MVY) to Simao (SYM) is 7,969 miles (12,825 km, 6,925 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MVY to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 6m 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 Vineyard Haven MA and Simao?
Simao is 12 hours ahead of Vineyard Haven MA.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MVY to SYM?
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