Distance From Malekolon Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, MKN - CMH Distance

The distance from Malekolon Airport (MKN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 8139 miles or 13098 kilometers or 7068 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 Babase Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Columbus ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Babase Island and Columbus takes around 18 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malekolon Airport, Babase Island, Papua New Guinea to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, United States is 18 hours 42 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 • MKN - CMH

Kilometers		13098 km
Statute Miles		8139 miles
Nautical Miles		7068 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 42 minutes

Malekolon Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flight Route Map - MKN to CMH Flight Path

Location of Malekolon Airport & John Glenn Columbus International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Babase Island to Columbus nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Babase Island, Papua New Guinea and Columbus, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Babase Island, Papua New Guinea and Columbus, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKN - CMH

Time difference between Babase Island (Papua New Guinea) and Columbus (United States) is 16 Hours.
Columbus time is 16 Hours behind Babase Island.

Location	Local Time
Babase Island (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-14, 22:38:45 +11
Columbus (United States)	2025-12-14, 06:38:45 EST

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

Malekolon Airport (MKN / AYMV) Babase Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) Columbus, United States