Airport Comparison
| CWB | POM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Afonso Pena Airport | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport |
| IATA Code | CWB | POM |
| ICAO Code | SBCT | AYPY |
| City | Curitiba | Port Moresby |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 2,988 ft | 146 ft |
| Coordinates | -25.530000, -49.180000 | -9.440000, 147.220000 |
Curitiba (CWB) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 15,741 kilometers (9,781 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.
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 06:28 in Curitiba, it's 19:28 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 2,842 feet between the two airports. Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.
The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 156° (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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.