OTP
Bucharest
Romania
12,646 km
7,858 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,646 km
7,858 mi / 6,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
73°
east northeast

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OTP SIM
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code OTP SIM
ICAO Code LROP AYSJ
City Bucharest Simbai
Country Romania Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 314 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Bucharest (OTP) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 12,646 kilometers (7,858 miles / 6,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Bucharest, it's 05:29 in Simbai. With a 8-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 5,490 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 317° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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