Airport Comparison
| SIM | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Simbai Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | SIM | YOW |
| ICAO Code | AYSJ | CYOW |
| City | Simbai | Ottawa |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 5,804 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.280000, 144.540000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Simbai (SIM) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,108 kilometers (8,767 miles / 7,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.
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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:39 in Simbai, it's 17:39 in Ottawa. With a 15-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 5,430 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier 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 Ottawa (YOW) to Simbai (SIM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.