Distance From Malta International Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, MLA - POM Distance

The distance from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 8961 miles or 14421 kilometers or 7782 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 Valletta ( Malta ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valletta and Port Moresby takes around 20 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 20 hours 36 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 • MLA - POM

Kilometers		14421 km
Statute Miles		8961 miles
Nautical Miles		7782 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 36 minutes

Malta International Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Flight Route Map - MLA to POM Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Valletta, Malta and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLA - POM

Time difference between Valletta (Malta) and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 9 Hours.
Port Moresby time is 9 Hours ahead of Valletta.

Location	Local Time
Valletta (Malta)	2025-12-16, 00:53:07 CET
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-16, 09:53:07 +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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta

Destination

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