CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
17,094 km
10,622 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,094 km
10,622 mi / 9,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CNF SIM
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code CNF SIM
ICAO Code SBCF AYSJ
City Belo Horizonte Simbai
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,715 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 17,094 kilometers (10,622 miles / 9,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 10:31 in Belo Horizonte, it's 23:31 in Simbai. 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 3,089 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 162° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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