The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 13,820 kilometers (8,587 miles / 7,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Germany 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 12:43 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 21:43 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 329° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.