Portland to Mal Island (PDX–MMV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Portland to Mal Island
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 6,444 mi 0h 19m nonstop +16h ahead

PDX–MMV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AMF leads the route. The flight covers 6,444 miles in approximately 0h 19m.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–MMV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AMF AMF 1 91%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AMF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDX → MMV
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Return
MMV → PDX
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Mal Island is 16 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: MDT · MMV: +10

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Mal Island.
Distance & Flight Time
6,444 mi / 10,369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 19m.
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.

PDX–MMV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Mal Island route.
Route details
Distance6,444 mi / 10,369 km
Flight time0h 19m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: MMV
Full nameMal Airport
IATA / ICAOMMV / AYMM
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to MMV flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Mal Airport take approximately 0h 19m. The route covers 6,444 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AMF.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PDX to MMV. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Mal Island is 16 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from MMV to PDX 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 PDX to MMV

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Mal Airport (MMV) are connected by nonstop service from AMF. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDX to MMV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to MMV ranges from 0 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,444 miles (10,369 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.