Distance From Chicago Rockford International Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, RFD - POM Distance

The distance from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 8363 miles or 13458 kilometers or 7262 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 Chicago/Rockford ( United States ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Rockford and Port Moresby takes around 19 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford, United States to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 19 hours 13 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 • RFD - POM

Kilometers		13458 km
Statute Miles		8363 miles
Nautical Miles		7262 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 13 minutes

Chicago Rockford International Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Flight Route Map - RFD to POM Flight Path

Location of Chicago Rockford International Airport & Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Rockford to Port Moresby nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chicago/Rockford, United States and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. .

Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Rockford, United States and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFD - POM

Time difference between Chicago/Rockford (United States) and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 16 Hours.
Port Moresby time is 16 Hours ahead of Chicago/Rockford.

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Rockford (United States)	2025-12-16, 23:33:08 CST
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-17, 15:33:08 +10

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

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD / KRFD) Chicago/Rockford, United States

Destination

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM / AYPY) Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea