LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
14,596 km
9,070 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
14,596 km
9,070 mi / 7,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
61°
east northeast

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LAE MIA
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code LAE MIA
ICAO Code AYNZ KMIA
City Nadzab Miami
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 239 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 25.800000, -80.290000

Nadzab (LAE) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 14,596 kilometers (9,070 miles / 7,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:24 in Nadzab, it's 02:24 in Miami. With a 15-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 Miami (MIA) to Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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