SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
13,141 km
8,165 miles
TXL
Berlin
Germany
Distance
13,141 km
8,165 mi / 7,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
329°
north northwest

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SIM TXL
Airport Name Simbai Airport Berlin-Tegel International Airport
IATA Code SIM TXL
ICAO Code AYSJ EDDT
City Simbai Berlin
Country Papua New Guinea Germany
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,804 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -5.280000, 144.540000 52.560000, 13.290000

Simbai (SIM) to Berlin (TXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea to Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) in Berlin, Germany is 13,141 kilometers (8,165 miles / 7,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:02 in Simbai, it's 19:02 in Berlin. 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 5,682 feet between the two airports. Berlin-Tegel 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 Berlin (TXL) to Simbai (SIM) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). 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 Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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