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OXF to SYM: distance & flight time
Oxford (Oxford (Kidlington) Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
5,488 mi
8,832 km · 4,769 nm
11h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,488 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 14m 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
- OXF — Oxford (Kidlington) Airport · Oxford, 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 OXF
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport45 mi away
- BZZ · RAF Brize Norton13 mi away
- BEX · RAF Benson18 mi away
- FFD · RAF Fairford23 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 OXF from SYM?
The flight distance from Oxford (OXF) to Simao (SYM) is 5,488 miles (8,832 km, 4,769 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OXF to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 14m 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 Oxford and Simao?
Simao is 7 hours ahead of Oxford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OXF to SYM?
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