The flight distance from Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 12,702 kilometers (7,892 miles / 6,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Poland. 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 08:19 in Simbai, it's 23:19 in Warsaw. 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 5,442 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Simbai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Simbai (SIM) follows a heading of 65° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.