CMN
Casablanca
Morocco
15,766 km
9,797 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,766 km
9,797 mi / 8,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
49°
northeast

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CMN SIM
Airport Name Mohammed V International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code CMN SIM
ICAO Code GMMN AYSJ
City Casablanca Simbai
Country Morocco Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 656 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 33.370000, -7.590000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Casablanca (CMN) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 15,766 kilometers (9,797 miles / 8,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Morocco with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Casablanca, it's 06:29 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 5,148 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Mohammed V International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Casablanca (CMN) follows a heading of 321° (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 Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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