Distance From Salama Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport

The distance from Salama Airport () to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 8995 miles or 14476 kilometers or 7811 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 Salama ( Costa Rica ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salama and Port Moresby takes around 20 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salama Airport, Salama, Costa Rica to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 20 hours 40 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		14476 km
Statute Miles		8995 miles
Nautical Miles		7811 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 40 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Salama, Costa Rica and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. .

Nonstop flight route between Salama, Costa Rica and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - POM

Time difference between Salama (Costa Rica) and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 16 Hours.
Port Moresby time is 16 Hours ahead of Salama.

Location	Local Time
Salama (Costa Rica)	2026-05-23, 14:37:56 CST
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-24, 06:37:56 +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

Salama Airport ( / MRSL) Salama, Costa Rica

Destination

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