Airport Comparison
| POM | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | POM | SFO |
| ICAO Code | AYPY | KSFO |
| City | Port Moresby | San Francisco |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 146 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.440000, 147.220000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Port Moresby (POM) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,681 kilometers (6,637 miles / 5,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.
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 11:47 in Port Moresby, it's 17:47 in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Port Moresby (POM) 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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.