AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,419 km
2,746 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,419 km
2,746 mi / 2,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL LAE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code AKL LAE
ICAO Code NZAA AYNZ
City Auckland Nadzab
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 239 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 4,419 kilometers (2,746 miles / 2,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:07 in Auckland, it's 04:07 in Nadzab. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nadzab (LAE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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