FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
4,570 km
2,839 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,570 km
2,839 mi / 2,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
158°
south southeast

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FUK SIM
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code FUK SIM
ICAO Code RJFF AYSJ
City Fukuoka Simbai
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 32 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 4,570 kilometers (2,839 miles / 2,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Japan 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 10:56 in Fukuoka, it's 11:56 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,772 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 342° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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