Airport Comparison
| CNF | NIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tancredo Neves International Airport | Simberi Airport |
| IATA Code | CNF | NIS |
| ICAO Code | SBCF | AYSE |
| City | Belo Horizonte | Simberi Island |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 2,715 ft | 10 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.620000, -43.970000 | -2.660000, 152.000000 |
Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 16,985 kilometers (10,554 miles / 9,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.
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 Brazil with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:48 in Belo Horizonte, it's 00:48 in Simberi Island. With a 13-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 2,705 feet between the two airports. Simberi Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.
The return flight from Simberi Island (NIS) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 146° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.