NAN
Nadi
Fiji
3,834 km
2,383 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,834 km
2,383 mi / 2,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NAN SIM
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code NAN SIM
ICAO Code NFFN AYSJ
City Nadi Simbai
Country Fiji Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 59 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Nadi (NAN) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 3,834 kilometers (2,383 miles / 2,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Fiji with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:56 in Nadi, it's 08:56 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,745 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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