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NMT to SYM: distance & flight time
Naypyidaw (Namtu Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
228 mi
368 km · 198 nm
1h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
228 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 4m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NMT — Namtu Airport · Naypyidaw, Burma
- 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 NMT
- LSH · Lashio Airport25 mi away
- MOE · Momeik Airport47 mi away
- BMO · Banmaw Airport82 mi away
- LUM · Mangshi Airport116 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 NMT from SYM?
The flight distance from Naypyidaw (NMT) to Simao (SYM) is 228 miles (368 km, 198 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NMT to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 4m 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 NMT to SYM?
Nonstop service on NMT–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 1h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Naypyidaw and Simao?
Simao is 1.5 hours ahead of Naypyidaw.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NMT to SYM?
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Why are some NMT to SYM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NMT–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.