BEG
Belgrad
Serbia
13,068 km
8,120 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,068 km
8,120 mi / 7,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Belgrade
Heading
68°
east northeast

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BEG SIM
Airport Name Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code BEG SIM
ICAO Code LYBE AYSJ
City Belgrad Simbai
Country Serbia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Belgrade Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 335 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 44.820000, 20.310000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Belgrad (BEG) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) in Belgrad, Serbia to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 13,068 kilometers (8,120 miles / 7,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Serbia 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 23:53 in Belgrad, it's 08:53 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 5,469 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Belgrad (BEG) follows a heading of 319° (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 Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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