BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,555 km
9,044 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,555 km
9,044 mi / 7,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI POM
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code BWI POM
ICAO Code KBWI AYPY
City Baltimore Port Moresby
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 143 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Baltimore (BWI) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 14,555 kilometers (9,044 miles / 7,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 14:48 in Baltimore, it's 05:48 in Port Moresby. With a 15-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 Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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