Distance From Nadzab Airport to Narita International Airport, LAE - NRT Distance

The distance from Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 2954 miles or 4754 kilometers or 2566 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lae ( Papua New Guinea ) to Narita ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lae and Narita takes around 6 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nadzab Airport, Lae, Papua New Guinea to Narita International Airport, Narita, Japan is 6 hours 47 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LAE - NRT

Kilometers		4754 km
Statute Miles		2954 miles
Nautical Miles		2566 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 47 minutes

Nadzab Airport to Narita International Airport Flight Route Map - LAE to NRT Flight Path

Location of Nadzab Airport & Narita International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lae to Narita nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lae, Papua New Guinea and Narita, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Lae, Papua New Guinea and Narita, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAE - NRT

Time difference between Lae (Papua New Guinea) and Narita (Japan) is 1 Hours.
Narita time is 1 Hours behind Lae.

Location	Local Time
Lae (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-15, 17:35:41 +10
Narita (Japan)	2025-12-15, 16:35:41 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Nadzab Airport (LAE / AYNZ) Lae, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Narita International Airport (NRT / RJAA) Narita, Japan