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TAR to SYM: distance & flight time
Grottaglie (Taranto-Grottaglie "Marcello Arlotta" Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
4,886 mi
7,863 km · 4,245 nm
10h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,886 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 3m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TAR — Taranto-Grottaglie "Marcello Arlotta" Airport · Grottaglie, Italy
- 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 TAR
- BDS · Brindisi – Salento Airport30 mi away
- LCC · Lecce Galatina Air Base43 mi away
- BRI · Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport55 mi away
- CRV · Crotone Airport106 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 TAR from SYM?
The flight distance from Grottaglie (TAR) to Simao (SYM) is 4,886 miles (7,863 km, 4,245 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TAR to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 3m 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 TAR to SYM?
Nonstop service on TAR–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 10h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Grottaglie and Simao?
Simao is 6 hours ahead of Grottaglie.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TAR to SYM?
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Why are some TAR to SYM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TAR–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.