Distance From Fighter Field Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport

The distance from Fighter Field Airport () to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 8695 miles or 13994 kilometers or 7551 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 Watkins ( United States ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Watkins and Port Moresby takes around 19 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fighter Field Airport, Watkins, United States to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 19 hours 59 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 • - POM

Kilometers		13994 km
Statute Miles		8695 miles
Nautical Miles		7551 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 59 minutes

Fighter Field Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Flight Route Map - to POM Flight Path

Location of Fighter Field Airport & Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Watkins to Port Moresby nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Watkins, United States and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - POM

Time difference between Watkins (United States) and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 14 Hours.
Port Moresby time is 14 Hours ahead of Watkins.

Location	Local Time
Watkins (United States)	2026-06-20, 06:12:22 EDT
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-20, 20:12:22 +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

Fighter Field Airport ( / OA51) Watkins, United States

Destination

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