Airport Comparison
Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) in Palma De Mallorca, Spain to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 14,617 kilometers (9,082 miles / 7,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.
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 Spain 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 15:04 in Palma De Mallorca, it's 00:04 in Simbai. With a 9-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 5,777 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Palma De Mallorca Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) follows a heading of 320° (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 Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.