SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
3,261 km
2,026 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,261 km
2,026 mi / 1,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
169°
south southeast

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SIM SYD
Airport Name Simbai Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SIM SYD
ICAO Code AYSJ YSSY
City Simbai Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,804 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -5.280000, 144.540000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Simbai (SIM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,261 kilometers (2,026 miles / 1,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:34 in Simbai, it's 08:34 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,783 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Simbai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Simbai (SIM) follows a heading of 346° (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 Simbai Airport (SIM) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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