Distance From Matetsi Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport

The distance from Matetsi Airport () to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 7996 miles or 12867 kilometers or 6943 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 Matetsi ( Zimbabwe ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matetsi and Port Moresby takes around 18 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Matetsi Airport, Matetsi, Zimbabwe to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 18 hours 22 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		12867 km
Statute Miles		7996 miles
Nautical Miles		6943 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 22 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Matetsi, Zimbabwe and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - POM

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

Location	Local Time
Matetsi (Zimbabwe)	2026-10-28, 07:28:57 CAT
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-28, 15:28:57 +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

Matetsi Airport ( / ) Matetsi, Zimbabwe

Destination

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