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SFO to SYM: distance & flight time
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
7,403 mi
11,913 km · 6,433 nm
14h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,403 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 59m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SFO — San Francisco International Airport · San Francisco, 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 SFO
- SQL · San Carlos Airport10 mi away
- HAF · Half Moon Bay Airport10 mi away
- OAK · Metropolitan Oakland International Airport11 mi away
- NGZ · Alameda Naval Air Station12 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 SFO from SYM?
The flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Simao (SYM) is 7,403 miles (11,913 km, 6,433 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SFO to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 59m 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 SFO to SYM?
Nonstop service on SFO–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 14h 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Simao?
Simao is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SFO to SYM?
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Why are some SFO to SYM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SFO–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.