BNE
Brisbane
Australia
2,620 km
1,628 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
2,620 km
1,628 mi / 1,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNE SIM
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code BNE SIM
ICAO Code YBBN AYSJ
City Brisbane Simbai
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Brisbane (BNE) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 2,620 kilometers (1,628 miles / 1,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 02:56 in Brisbane, it's 02:56 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,791 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 161° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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