Distance From Rooke Field to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, RFG - POM Distance

The distance from Rooke Field (RFG) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 8071 miles or 12989 kilometers or 7009 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 Refugio ( United States ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Refugio and Port Moresby takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rooke Field, Refugio, United States to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 18 hours 33 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 • RFG - POM

Kilometers		12989 km
Statute Miles		8071 miles
Nautical Miles		7009 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

Rooke Field to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Flight Route Map - RFG to POM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Refugio, United States and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. .

Nonstop flight route between Refugio, United States and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFG - POM

Time difference between Refugio (United States) and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 16 Hours.
Port Moresby time is 16 Hours ahead of Refugio.

Location	Local Time
Refugio (United States)	2026-03-19, 13:17:22 MDT
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-20, 05:17:22 +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

Rooke Field (RFG / KRFG) Refugio, United States

Destination

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