How far is Port Moresby from Rio de Janeiro?

The great-circle distance is 16,252 km.

How many airport combinations serve this route?

2 airport combinations are currently on file for this route — see the airport information section above.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Port Moresby?

As a general industry pattern, mid-week departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) tend to be cheaper than weekend flights. See the "Best time to book" section above for actual current fares on this route where available.

Are there other airports near Port Moresby?

No alternative airports were found within 100 km of Port Moresby in our data.

Do I need a visa to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Port Moresby?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and destination country. Always check the official embassy or consulate website of your destination before travelling.

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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Port Moresby

GIG → POM

Rio de Janeiro to Port Moresby is a route covering 16,252 km (10,099 miles), with a typical flight time of 19h 37m. 2 airport combinations currently serve this route, giving travelers flexibility on departure and arrival points. Port Moresby is located in Papua New Guinea, in Oceania. This page brings together real route data, current fares where available, and links to more specific planning tools — flight duration, distance, direct-flight availability, and seasonal patterns — so you can plan the trip itself rather than piece it together from separate searches. Fares and availability change constantly; the figures below reflect what's actually on file for this route today, not an estimate.

Why visit Port Moresby

Port Moresby is in Papua New Guinea (Melanesia). Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea. The main languages are Malenasian Languages, Papuan Languages. The local currency is the Papua New Guinean kina (K).

Airport information

GIGGaleao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport→Port Moresby Jacksons International AirportPOM

SDUSantos Dumont Airport→Port Moresby Jacksons International AirportPOM

Best time to book

As a general industry pattern, mid-week departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) and booking 4–8 weeks ahead tend to run cheaper than weekend or last-minute fares. We don't have a live fare history for this specific route yet — use the search box to see current prices.

Best months to travel

Typical weather in Port Moresby by season, based on the last 3 years of real historical data.

January

31° / 25°C

~188mm rain

April

30° / 24°C

~221mm rain

July

29° / 23°C

~40mm rain

October

30° / 24°C

~119mm rain

Flight duration

19h 37m

Typical flight time

16,252 km

Distance (10,099 mi)

Airport combinations

This is the direct, non-stop flight time for the route's real great-circle distance. Connecting itineraries take longer depending on layover length.

Nearby airports

Near Rio de Janeiro

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)14 km

Things to do in Port Moresby

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Transportation from the airport

Most airports offer a mix of taxi ranks, rideshare pickup zones, airport rail or bus links, and rental car counters. Exact options, journey times, and fares vary by airport and terminal — check Port Moresby's official airport website for current transfer options before you travel.

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