The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 16,524 kilometers (10,268 miles / 8,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Abidjan, it's 16:18 in Simbai. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,783 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.