CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
5,511 km
3,424 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,511 km
3,424 mi / 2,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
173°
south

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Airport Comparison

CTS LAE
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code CTS LAE
ICAO Code RJCC AYNZ
City Chitose / Tomakomai Nadzab
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 5,511 kilometers (3,424 miles / 2,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:17 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 14:17 in Nadzab.

The return flight from Nadzab (LAE) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 355° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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