BLR
Bangalore
India
7,658 km
4,759 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,658 km
4,759 mi / 4,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
101°
east

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BLR SIM
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code BLR SIM
ICAO Code VOBL AYSJ
City Bangalore Simbai
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,000 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Bangalore (BLR) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 7,658 kilometers (4,759 miles / 4,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:28 in Bangalore, it's 11:58 in Simbai. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,804 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Bengaluru International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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