NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,942 km
7,421 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,942 km
7,421 mi / 6,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
96°
east

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NBO SIM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code NBO SIM
ICAO Code HKJK AYSJ
City Nairobi Simbai
Country Kenya Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Nairobi (NBO) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 11,942 kilometers (7,421 miles / 6,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Kenya with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:50 in Nairobi, it's 03:50 in Simbai. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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