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Connecting route · New Zealand → Papua New Guinea

Flights from Auckland to Port Moresby

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Port Moresby. The easiest way is one stop via Brisbane or Sydney, about 7h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 59m
AKLPOMBNE

Auckland to Port Moresby at a glance

Fastest journey7h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Auckland to Port Moresby

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AKL Brisbane (BNE) POM
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air Niugini, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~7h 59m
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AKL Sydney (SYD) POM
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air Niugini, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~8h 38m
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AKL Cairns (CNS) POM
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air Niugini
Self-transfer likely ~9h 04m
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AKL Port Vila (VLI) POM
Leg 1: Solomon Airlines · Leg 2: Air Niugini
Self-transfer likely ~9h 22m
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AKL Nadi (NAN) POM
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways · Leg 2: Air Niugini
Self-transfer likely ~10h 26m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,120 km2,559 miles
Journey time
7h 59mestimate
Time difference
-3hPort Moresby vs Auckland
Currency in Port Moresby
USD
Airports
AKL → POM

Flights from Auckland to Port Moresby: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Port Moresby?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Port Moresby?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,120 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Port Moresby?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD), Cairns (CNS) and Port Vila (VLI). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Port Moresby?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Port Moresby: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Port Moresby?
Port Moresby is 3 hours behind Auckland.

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