CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
5,352 km
3,325 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,352 km
3,325 mi / 2,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
176°
south

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Airport Comparison

CTS SIM
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code CTS SIM
ICAO Code RJCC AYSJ
City Chitose / Tomakomai Simbai
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 5,352 kilometers (3,325 miles / 2,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 01:23 in Simbai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,722 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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