NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,206 km
7,584 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,206 km
7,584 mi / 6,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO POM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code NBO POM
ICAO Code HKJK AYPY
City Nairobi Port Moresby
Country Kenya Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,330 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Nairobi (NBO) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 12,206 kilometers (7,584 miles / 6,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Kenya 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 12:15 in Nairobi, it's 19:15 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,184 feet between the two airports. Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 265° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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