Cairns to Port Moresby flights
Port Moresby lies 841 km (523 mi) north of Cairns, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cairns | Port Moresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Papua New Guinea |
| Population | 153,075 | 283,733 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+10 (Pacific/Port_Moresby) |
| Nearest large airport | CNS, 5 km out | POM, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Port Moresby
Crossing from Australia into Papua New Guinea: money changes from the Dollar to the Kina (PGK); the dialling code becomes +675; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cairns
Cairns is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cairns International Airport (CNS), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Port Moresby
Port Moresby is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,022 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | POM | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,022 ft | 146 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Port Moresby from Cairns?
841 km (523 mi) in a straight line, north of Cairns.
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Port Moresby by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairns and Port Moresby?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairns to Port Moresby flights?
Typically Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM).
What currency do I need in Port Moresby?
The Kina (PGK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.