LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
3,679 km
2,286 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
3,679 km
2,286 mi / 1,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
310°
northwest

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LAE MNL
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code LAE MNL
ICAO Code AYNZ RPLL
City Nadzab Manila
Country Papua New Guinea Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Manila
Elevation 239 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 14.510000, 121.020000

Nadzab (LAE) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 3,679 kilometers (2,286 miles / 1,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Nadzab, it's 18:10 in Manila.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 128° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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