AUS
Austin
United States
12,941 km
8,041 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,941 km
8,041 mi / 6,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

AUS POM
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code AUS POM
ICAO Code KAUS AYPY
City Austin Port Moresby
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 542 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Austin (AUS) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 12,941 kilometers (8,041 miles / 6,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 United States with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Austin, it's 08:48 in Port Moresby. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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