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ODY to SYM: distance & flight time
Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
160 mi
258 km · 139 nm
53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
160 miles nonstop takes roughly 53m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ODY — Oudomsay Airport · Muang Xay, Laos
- 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 ODY
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport43 mi away
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport55 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport67 mi away
- DIN · Dien Bien Phu Airport82 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 ODY from SYM?
The flight distance from Muang Xay (ODY) to Simao (SYM) is 160 miles (258 km, 139 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ODY to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 53m 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 ODY to SYM?
Nonstop service on ODY–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 53m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Muang Xay and Simao?
Simao is 1 hour ahead of Muang Xay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ODY to SYM?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on ODY–SYM that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some ODY to SYM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ODY–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.