CAN
Guangzhou
China
4,654 km
2,892 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,654 km
2,892 mi / 2,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CAN SIM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code CAN SIM
ICAO Code ZGGG AYSJ
City Guangzhou Simbai
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 50 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 4,654 kilometers (2,892 miles / 2,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 China 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 04:29 in Guangzhou, it's 06:29 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,754 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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