Airport Comparison
| JED | POM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | King Abdulaziz International Airport | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport |
| IATA Code | JED | POM |
| ICAO Code | OEJN | AYPY |
| City | Jeddah | Port Moresby |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 48 ft | 146 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.680000, 39.160000 | -9.440000, 147.220000 |
Jeddah (JED) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 12,250 kilometers (7,612 miles / 6,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 92°.
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 Saudi Arabia with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Jeddah, it's 19:05 in Port Moresby. With a 7-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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.