West Palm Beach to May River (PBI–MRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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West Palm Beach to May River
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
9,275 mi 11h 44m nonstop +14h ahead

PBI–MRH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PBI → MRH
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
MRH → PBI
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
May River is 14 hours ahead of West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · MRH: +10

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in May River.
Distance & Flight Time
9,275 mi / 14,925 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 44m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can obtain a free visa on arrival at Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby for stays up to 60 days. The visa on arrival is a single-entry tourist visa issued at the immigration counter. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. Bring a printed hotel booking or a letter of invitation if staying with contacts.

The 60-day stay can be extended at the Immigration and Citizenship Authority in Port Moresby. Papua New Guinea has over 800 languages, the most of any country on earth. The Kokoda Track, a 96km trail through the Owen Stanley Range, takes 4 to 12 days to trek and requires a licensed guide and permit (PGK 150, about $40). Trekking season runs April to November. The Sepik River region is famous for traditional art and spirit houses. Diving at Kimbe Bay, Milne Bay, and Rabaul explores coral reefs and WWII wrecks.

No direct flights connect the US to Papua New Guinea. Route through Manila (about 5 hours to POM on Philippine Airlines), Singapore (about 6 hours 30 minutes on Air Niugini), or Brisbane (about 3 hours 30 minutes on Air Niugini). Total travel time from the US West Coast runs 18 to 24 hours. Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK), trading at roughly 3.88 PGK per $1. ATMs in Port Moresby and major towns dispense kina. Card payments work at hotels and some restaurants in Port Moresby and Lae. Cash is essential outside the two main cities. Domestic flights on Air Niugini and PNG Air connect 20+ airstrips across the country: Port Moresby to Mount Hagen costs PGK 500 to PGK 1,200 ($130 to $310) one way. Public motor vehicles (PMVs) are the local bus system at PGK 1 to PGK 5 per ride in towns.

PBI–MRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to May River route.
Route details
Distance9,275 mi / 14,925 km
Flight time11h 44m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: MRH
IATA / ICAOMRH / AYRV
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to MRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to May River Airstrip take about 11h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 9,275 miles.
May River is 14 hours ahead of West Palm Beach.
Yes, return flights from MRH to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PBI to MRH

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and May River Airstrip (MRH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PBI to MRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to MRH is about 11 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 9,275 miles (14,925 km).