Papua New Guinea · 201 miles (324 km)

Port Moresby (POM) to Lae (LAE) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Port Moresby (POM) to Lae (LAE): Air Niugini and PNG Air. The two airports are 201 miles (324 km) apart. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Madang, Hoskins and Manus Island and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from POM to LAE

  • PX
    Air NiuginiNot in an alliance
  • CG
    PNG AirNot in an alliance

POM to LAE with one stop

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

  • Via Madang (MAG)Air Niugini and PNG Air the whole way
    PX
    CG
    CG
    PX
  • Via Hoskins (HKN)PNG Air the whole way
    CG
    PX
    CG
  • Via Manus Island (MAS)Air Niugini the whole way
    PX
    PX
  • Via Rabaul (RAB)PNG Air the whole way
    CG
    PX
    CG
  • Via Vanimo (VAI)Air Niugini the whole way
    PX
    PX

POM to LAE: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from POM to LAE?

Air Niugini and PNG Air fly nonstop from Port Moresby (POM) to Lae (LAE).

How far is Port Moresby from Lae by plane?

Port Moresby (POM) and Lae (LAE) are 201 miles (324 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does POM to LAE cost?

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

Where can I connect between Port Moresby and Lae?

The most direct connections are through Madang (MAG), Hoskins (HKN), Manus Island (MAS), Rabaul (RAB) and Vanimo (VAI). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Niugini through Madang.

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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.