SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
4,213 km
2,618 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
4,213 km
2,618 mi / 2,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
324°
northwest

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SIM TPE
Airport Name Simbai Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SIM TPE
ICAO Code AYSJ RCTP
City Simbai Taipei
Country Papua New Guinea Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,804 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -5.280000, 144.540000 25.080000, 121.230000

Simbai (SIM) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 4,213 kilometers (2,618 miles / 2,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Taiwan. 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 07:57 in Simbai, it's 05:57 in Taipei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,698 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan 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 Taipei (TPE) to Simbai (SIM) follows a heading of 140° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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