JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,473 km
7,751 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,473 km
7,751 mi / 6,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

JED NIS
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code JED NIS
ICAO Code OEJN AYSE
City Jeddah Simberi Island
Country Saudi Arabia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Jeddah (JED) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 12,473 kilometers (7,751 miles / 6,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 21:06 in Jeddah, it's 04:06 in Simberi Island. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Simberi Island (NIS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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