Papua New Guinea Β· 460 miles (740 km)

Vanimo (VAI) to Lae (LAE) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Vanimo (VAI) to Lae (LAE): 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 VAI to LAE

  • PX
    Air NiuginiNot in an alliance

VAI to LAE 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
    PX
    CG
    PX

VAI to LAE: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from VAI to LAE?

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

How far is Vanimo from Lae by plane?

Vanimo (VAI) and Lae (LAE) 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 VAI 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 VAI to LAE with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Vanimo and Lae?

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.