LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
3,079 km
1,913 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,079 km
1,913 mi / 1,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

LAE SYD
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LAE SYD
ICAO Code AYNZ YSSY
City Nadzab Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 239 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Nadzab (LAE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,079 kilometers (1,913 miles / 1,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:47 in Nadzab, it's 01:47 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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