KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,933 km
8,036 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,933 km
8,036 mi / 6,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL POM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code KGL POM
ICAO Code HRYR AYPY
City Kigali Port Moresby
Country Rwanda Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,859 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Kigali (KGL) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 12,933 kilometers (8,036 miles / 6,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Kigali, it's 09:04 in Port Moresby. With a 8-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 4,713 feet between the two airports. Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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