ICN
Seoul
South Korea
5,110 km
3,175 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,110 km
3,175 mi / 2,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
155°
south southeast

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ICN SIM
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code ICN SIM
ICAO Code RKSI AYSJ
City Seoul Simbai
Country South Korea Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Seoul (ICN) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 5,110 kilometers (3,175 miles / 2,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 South Korea 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 10:38 in Seoul, it's 11:38 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,781 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 340° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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