EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
14,244 km
8,851 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,244 km
8,851 mi / 7,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EDI POM
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code EDI POM
ICAO Code EGPH AYPY
City Edinburgh Port Moresby
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 14,244 kilometers (8,851 miles / 7,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Edinburgh, it's 06:26 in Port Moresby. With a 10-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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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