SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
4,560 km
2,834 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
4,560 km
2,834 mi / 2,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
314°
northwest

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SIM SZX
Airport Name Simbai Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SIM SZX
ICAO Code AYSJ ZGSZ
City Simbai Shenzhen
Country Papua New Guinea China
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,804 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -5.280000, 144.540000 22.640000, 113.810000

Simbai (SIM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 4,560 kilometers (2,834 miles / 2,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Papua New Guinea with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:14 in Simbai, it's 01:14 in Shenzhen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,791 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an 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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Simbai (SIM) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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