PVG
Shanghai
China
4,714 km
2,929 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,714 km
2,929 mi / 2,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PVG SIM
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code PVG SIM
ICAO Code ZSPD AYSJ
City Shanghai Simbai
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Shanghai (PVG) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 4,714 kilometers (2,929 miles / 2,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 09:56 in Shanghai, it's 11:56 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,791 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 331° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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