Distance From Nadzab Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, LAE - XMN Distance

The distance from Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 2886 miles or 4644 kilometers or 2506 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 Xiamen ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lae and Xiamen takes around 6 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nadzab Airport, Lae, Papua New Guinea to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen, China is 6 hours 38 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 - XMN

Kilometers		4644 km
Statute Miles		2886 miles
Nautical Miles		2506 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 38 minutes

Nadzab Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Flight Route Map - LAE to XMN Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Lae, Papua New Guinea and Xiamen, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAE - XMN

Time difference between Lae (Papua New Guinea) and Xiamen (China) is 2 Hours.
Xiamen time is 2 Hours behind Lae.

Location	Local Time
Lae (Papua New Guinea)	2026-11-02, 21:21:00 +10
Xiamen (China)	2026-11-02, 19:21:00 CST

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

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) Xiamen, China