POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
13,784 km
8,565 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
13,784 km
8,565 mi / 7,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

POM SCL
Airport Name Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code POM SCL
ICAO Code AYPY SCEL
City Port Moresby Santiago
Country Papua New Guinea Chile
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Santiago
Elevation 146 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -9.440000, 147.220000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Port Moresby (POM) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 13,784 kilometers (8,565 miles / 7,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:30 in Port Moresby, it's 05:30 in Santiago. With a 13-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 1,409 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Port Moresby (POM) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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