Distance from Lae to Popondetta
265km
1 h 4 min✈ by plane
4 h 25 min🚗 by car
5 h 44 min🚌 by bus
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Lae0 mLae is the capital of Morobe Province and is the second-largest city in Papua New Guinea. It is located near the delta of the Markham River on the northern coast of Huon Gulf. It is at the start of the Highlands Highw…
Popondetta0 mPopondetta is the capital of Oro (Northern) Province in Papua New Guinea.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Lae to Popondetta?
It is 265 km in a straight line from Lae to Popondetta. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Lae to Popondetta?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 4 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Lae to Popondetta?
Around 4 h 25 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.