ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,070 km
7,500 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,070 km
7,500 mi / 6,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD LWI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code ADD LWI
ICAO Code HAAB AYLO
City Addis Ababa Lowai
Country Ethiopia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 12,070 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Ethiopia 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 18:58 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:58 in Lowai. With a 7-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 4,730 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 277° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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