CDG
Paris
France
14,225 km
8,839 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,225 km
8,839 mi / 7,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CDG LAE
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code CDG LAE
ICAO Code LFPG AYNZ
City Paris Nadzab
Country France Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 392 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Paris (CDG) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 14,225 kilometers (8,839 miles / 7,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting France with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:25 in Paris, it's 00:25 in Nadzab. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nadzab (LAE) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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