PER
Perth
Australia
4,197 km
2,608 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,197 km
2,608 mi / 2,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Perth
Heading
51°
northeast

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PER SIM
Airport Name Perth International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code PER SIM
ICAO Code YPPH AYSJ
City Perth Simbai
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 67 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Perth (PER) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 4,197 kilometers (2,608 miles / 2,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:14 in Perth, it's 02:14 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,737 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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