Distance From Kigali International Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, KGL - POM Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 8036 miles or 12933 kilometers or 6979 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Port Moresby takes around 18 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 18 hours 28 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 • KGL - POM

Kilometers		12933 km
Statute Miles		8036 miles
Nautical Miles		6979 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 28 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to POM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kigali, Rwanda and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. .

Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - POM

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 8 Hours.
Port Moresby time is 8 Hours ahead of Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 12:25:20 CAT
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-16, 20:25:20 +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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

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