Flight Time from Port Moresby to Townsville
The flight from Port Moresby to Townsville covers about 677 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 45 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Port Moresby and Townsville are about 677 mi (1,089 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 799 mi (1,285 km), a drive of about 13 hr 32 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 45 min.
| Straight-line distance | 677 mi / 1,089 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 799 mi / 1,285 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 13 hr 32 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 45 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $100 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -14.372, 146.982 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Port Moresby to Townsville is about 677 mi (1,089 km) in a straight line, and roughly 799 mi (1,285 km) by road.