Flights to Port Moresby
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,022 ft, POM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 146 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Port Moresby
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby to Jayapura | Indonesia | 1,050 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Port Moresby to Townsville | Australia | 1,089 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Port Moresby to Cairns | Australia | 841 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Port Moresby to Timika | Indonesia | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Port Moresby to Merauke | Indonesia | 749 km (465 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Port Moresby to Honiara | Solomon Islands | 1,404 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Port Moresby to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 14,462 km (8,986 mi) | about 19 h 17 min |
| Port Moresby to Jakarta | Indonesia | 4,452 km (2,766 mi) | about 6 h 27 min |
| Port Moresby to Lima | Peru | 14,578 km (9,059 mi) | about 19 h 26 min |
| Port Moresby to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 16,243 km (10,093 mi) | about 21 h 34 min |
| Port Moresby to Singapore | Singapore | 4,942 km (3,071 mi) | about 7 h 5 min |
| Port Moresby to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 11,823 km (7,347 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| Port Moresby to Nairobi | Kenya | 12,211 km (7,587 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Port Moresby to Surabaya | Indonesia | 3,791 km (2,356 mi) | about 5 h 37 min |
| Port Moresby to Shanghai | China | 5,289 km (3,286 mi) | about 7 h 32 min |
| Port Moresby to Chongqing | China | 6,141 km (3,816 mi) | about 8 h 37 min |
| Port Moresby to Chengdu | China | 6,406 km (3,981 mi) | about 8 h 58 min |
| Port Moresby to Beijing | China | 6,339 km (3,939 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Port Moresby to Guangzhou | China | 5,171 km (3,213 mi) | about 7 h 23 min |
| Port Moresby to Shenzhen | China | 5,066 km (3,148 mi) | about 7 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Port Moresby?
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is POM from Port Moresby city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Port Moresby on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.