AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,624 km
8,466 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,624 km
8,466 mi / 7,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
50°
northeast

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AMS SIM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Simbai Airport
IATA Code AMS SIM
ICAO Code EHAM AYSJ
City Amsterdam Simbai
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 13,624 kilometers (8,466 miles / 7,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Amsterdam, it's 01:10 in Simbai. With a 9-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 5,815 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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