ADL
Adelaide
Australia
3,356 km
2,086 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,356 km
2,086 mi / 1,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL SIM
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code ADL SIM
ICAO Code YPAD AYSJ
City Adelaide Simbai
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 20 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Adelaide (ADL) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 3,356 kilometers (2,086 miles / 1,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:41 in Adelaide, it's 00:11 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,784 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 190° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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