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Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Moresby (POM)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
3,148 km1,956 miles • 1,700 NM
Destination Airport
AYPYPOM
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
Direct Distance
3,148 km
1,956 Statute Miles
1,700 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
4h 12m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
283 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
5° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
4h 12m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 55m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
6h 33m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🌐 PG
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM)
- City / Country: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO Code: AYPY
- Coordinates: -9.4434°, 147.2200°
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Elevation: 146 ft
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