CMN
Casablanca
Morocco
16,030 km
9,960 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,030 km
9,960 mi / 8,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
47°
northeast

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CMN LAE
Airport Name Mohammed V International Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code CMN LAE
ICAO Code GMMN AYNZ
City Casablanca Nadzab
Country Morocco Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 656 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 33.370000, -7.590000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Casablanca (CMN) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 16,030 kilometers (9,960 miles / 8,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Morocco with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:10 in Casablanca, it's 00:10 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 Casablanca (CMN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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