Airport Comparison
| POM | PRG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | Václav Havel Airport |
| IATA Code | POM | PRG |
| ICAO Code | AYPY | LKPR |
| City | Port Moresby | Prague |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Czech Republic |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Europe/Prague |
| Elevation | 146 ft | 1,247 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.440000, 147.220000 | 50.100000, 14.260000 |
Port Moresby (POM) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 13,772 kilometers (8,557 miles / 7,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.
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 Papua New Guinea with Czech Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Port Moresby, it's 12:09 in Prague. With a 9-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 1,101 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.
The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Port Moresby (POM) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.