Distance From Mbazwana Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport

The distance from Mbazwana Airport () to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 7379 miles or 11875 kilometers or 6408 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 Mbazwana ( South Africa ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mbazwana and Port Moresby takes around 16 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mbazwana Airport, Mbazwana, South Africa to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 16 hours 57 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		11875 km
Statute Miles		7379 miles
Nautical Miles		6408 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 57 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mbazwana, South Africa and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. .

Nonstop flight route between Mbazwana, South Africa and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - POM

Time difference between Mbazwana (South Africa) and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 8 Hours.
Port Moresby time is 8 Hours ahead of Mbazwana.

Location	Local Time
Mbazwana (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 18:35:08 SAST
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-17, 02:35:08 +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

Mbazwana Airport ( / FAMX) Mbazwana, South Africa

Destination

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