Distance From Shirakawa Gliderport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport

The distance from Shirakawa Gliderport () to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is 3115 miles or 5014 kilometers or 2706 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 Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Port Moresby takes around 7 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Gliderport, Kumamoto, Japan to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 7 hours 9 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		5014 km
Statute Miles		3115 miles
Nautical Miles		2706 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 9 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kumamoto, Japan and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - POM

Time difference between Kumamoto (Japan) and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 1 Hours.
Port Moresby time is 1 Hours ahead of Kumamoto.

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2025-12-14, 06:58:34 JST
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-14, 07:58:34 +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

Shirakawa Gliderport ( / ) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

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