PEK
Beijing
China
5,798 km
3,603 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,798 km
3,603 mi / 3,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
144°
southeast

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PEK SIM
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code PEK SIM
ICAO Code ZBAA AYSJ
City Beijing Simbai
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 116 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Beijing (PEK) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 5,798 kilometers (3,603 miles / 3,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China 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 05:16 in Beijing, it's 07:16 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,688 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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