MNL
Manila
Philippines
3,401 km
2,113 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,401 km
2,113 mi / 1,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Manila
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SIM
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code MNL SIM
ICAO Code RPLL AYSJ
City Manila Simbai
Country Philippines Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 75 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Manila (MNL) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 3,401 kilometers (2,113 miles / 1,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Philippines 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 23:35 in Manila, it's 01:35 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,729 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 311° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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