ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,759 km
10,413 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,759 km
10,413 mi / 9,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
94°
east

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ABJ LWI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code ABJ LWI
ICAO Code DIAP AYLO
City Abidjan Lowai
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 16,759 kilometers (10,413 miles / 9,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Ivory Coast with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:22 in Abidjan, it's 20:22 in Lowai. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,879 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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