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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 38m
    $458–1,674

  2. Fly to Wewak Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Wewak Airport (WWK)plane plane KCH - WWK
    18h 31m
    $364–1,329

  3. Fly to Popondetta Airport

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane KCH - PNP
    14h 10m
    $578–1,709

  4. Fly to Madang Airport

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane plane KCH - MAG
    19h 22m
    $1,008–3,309

  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 8m
    $403–1,389

  6. Fly to Mount Hagen Airport

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane plane KCH - HGU
    16h 15m
    $417–1,533

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,279.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

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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