Distance From Sandy River Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport

The distance from Sandy River Airport () to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 6709 miles or 10796 kilometers or 5826 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 Sandy ( United States ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandy and Port Moresby takes around 15 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sandy River Airport, Sandy, United States to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 15 hours 25 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		10796 km
Statute Miles		6709 miles
Nautical Miles		5826 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 25 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - POM

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

Location	Local Time
Sandy (United States)	2026-06-22, 02:46:17 MDT
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-22, 18:46:17 +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

Sandy River Airport ( / 03S) Sandy, United States

Destination

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