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NHT to SYM: distance & flight time
Northolt (RAF Northolt) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
5,460 mi
8,788 km · 4,745 nm
11h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,460 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 10m 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
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, 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 NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 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 NHT from SYM?
The flight distance from Northolt (NHT) to Simao (SYM) is 5,460 miles (8,788 km, 4,745 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NHT to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from NHT to SYM?
Nonstop service on NHT–SYM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Northolt and Simao?
Simao is 7 hours ahead of Northolt.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NHT to SYM?
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Why are some NHT to SYM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NHT–SYM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.