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USA to SYM: distance & flight time
Concord (Concord-Padgett Regional Airport) → Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport)
8,415 mi
13,543 km · 7,313 nm
16h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,415 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 58m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- USA — Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · Concord, 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 USA
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas International Airport18 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport29 mi away
- RKH · Rock Hill - York County Airport34 mi away
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport45 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 USA from SYM?
The flight distance from Concord (USA) to Simao (SYM) is 8,415 miles (13,543 km, 7,313 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from USA to SYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 58m 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 USA to SYM?
Nonstop service on USA–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 16h 58m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Concord and Simao?
Simao is 12 hours ahead of Concord.
What is the cheapest way to fly from USA to SYM?
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Why are some USA to SYM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain USA–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.