Distance From Simbai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, SIM - SHA Distance

The distance from Simbai Airport (SIM) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 2949 miles or 4746 kilometers or 2561 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Simbai ( Papua New Guinea ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Simbai and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 6 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simbai Airport, Simbai, Papua New Guinea to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 6 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SIM - SHA

Kilometers		4746 km
Statute Miles		2949 miles
Nautical Miles		2561 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 46 minutes

Simbai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - SIM to SHA Flight Path

Location of Simbai Airport & Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Simbai to Shanghai (Minhang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Simbai, Papua New Guinea and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Simbai, Papua New Guinea and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SIM - SHA

Time difference between Simbai (Papua New Guinea) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 2 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 2 Hours behind Simbai.

Location	Local Time
Simbai (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-14, 07:04:06 +10
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-14, 05:04:06 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Simbai Airport (SIM / AYSJ) Simbai, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China