POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
10,814 km
6,720 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,814 km
6,720 mi / 5,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

POM SEA
Airport Name Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code POM SEA
ICAO Code AYPY KSEA
City Port Moresby Seattle
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 146 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -9.440000, 147.220000 47.450000, -122.310000

Port Moresby (POM) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,814 kilometers (6,720 miles / 5,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Port Moresby, it's 18:47 in Seattle. With a 18-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 Seattle (SEA) to Port Moresby (POM) follows a heading of 264° (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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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