CDG
Paris
France
13,981 km
8,688 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,981 km
8,688 mi / 7,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CDG SIM
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code CDG SIM
ICAO Code LFPG AYSJ
City Paris Simbai
Country France Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 392 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Paris (CDG) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 13,981 kilometers (8,688 miles / 7,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 France 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 00:54 in Paris, it's 09:54 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 5,412 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 330° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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