The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 15,061 kilometers (9,358 miles / 8,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Uruguay 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 19:56 in Montevideo, it's 08:56 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 5,699 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 156° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.