AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,973 km
9,304 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,973 km
9,304 mi / 8,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
213°
south southwest

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AEP SIM
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Simbai Airport
IATA Code AEP SIM
ICAO Code SABE AYSJ
City Buenos Aires Simbai
Country Argentina Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 18 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 14,973 kilometers (9,304 miles / 8,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Argentina with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Buenos Aires, it's 05:07 in Simbai. With a 13-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 5,786 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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