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How to get fromKuching to Papua New Guineaby plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuching to Papua New Guinea by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Jacksons International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane KCH - POM
    12h 28m
    $465–1,271

  2. Fly to Mount Hagen Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane plane KCH - HGU
    17h 55m
    $344–929

  3. Fly to Popondetta Airport

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane KCH - PNP
    14h 40m
    $785–2,106

  4. Fly to Madang Airport

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane plane KCH - MAG
    19h 57m
    $855–2,706

  5. Fly to Lae Nadzab Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane plane KCH - LAE
    2. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi taxi
    17h 23m
    $375–986

  6. Fly to Wewak Airport

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Wewak Airport (WWK)plane plane KCH - WWK
    18h 31m
    $921–2,526

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,279.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea?

AirAsia, Air Niugini, and two other airlines fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) once daily.

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