ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,174 km
7,564 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,174 km
7,564 mi / 6,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD POM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code ADD POM
ICAO Code HAAB AYPY
City Addis Ababa Port Moresby
Country Ethiopia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,630 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 12,174 kilometers (7,564 miles / 6,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:47 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:47 in Port Moresby. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,484 feet between the two airports. Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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