Distance From Manihiki Island Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, MHX - POM Distance

The distance from Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 3521 miles or 5666 kilometers or 3058 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 Manihiki Island ( Cook Islands ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manihiki Island and Port Moresby takes around 8 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Manihiki Island Airport, Manihiki Island, Cook Islands to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 8 hours 5 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 • MHX - POM

Kilometers		5666 km
Statute Miles		3521 miles
Nautical Miles		3058 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 5 minutes

Manihiki Island Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Flight Route Map - MHX to POM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Manihiki Island, Cook Islands and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. .

Nonstop flight route between Manihiki Island, Cook Islands and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MHX - POM

Time difference between Manihiki Island (Cook Islands) and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 20 Hours.
Port Moresby time is 20 Hours ahead of Manihiki Island.

Location	Local Time
Manihiki Island (Cook Islands)	2026-01-29, 00:46:25 -10
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2026-01-29, 20:46:25 +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

Manihiki Island Airport (MHX / NCMH) Manihiki Island, Cook Islands

Destination

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