Papua New Guinea Β· 460 miles (740 km)

Lae (LAE) to Vanimo (VAI) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Lae (LAE) to Vanimo (VAI): Air Niugini. The two airports are 460 miles (740 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Port Moresby.

Airlines flying nonstop from LAE to VAI

  • PX
    Air NiuginiNot in an alliance

LAE to VAI with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Port Moresby (POM)Air Niugini the whole way
    CG
    PX
    PX

LAE to VAI: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAE to VAI?

Air Niugini flies nonstop from Lae (LAE) to Vanimo (VAI).

How far is Lae from Vanimo by plane?

Lae (LAE) and Vanimo (VAI) are 460 miles (740 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does LAE to VAI cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LAE to VAI with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Lae and Vanimo?

The most direct connections are through Port Moresby (POM). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Niugini through Port Moresby.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.