CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
16,559 km
10,289 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,559 km
10,289 mi / 8,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CNF POM
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code CNF POM
ICAO Code SBCF AYPY
City Belo Horizonte Port Moresby
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,715 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 16,559 kilometers (10,289 miles / 8,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Belo Horizonte, it's 10:42 in Port Moresby. With a 13-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 2,569 feet between the two airports. Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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