ADL
Adelaide
Australia
3,289 km
2,044 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,289 km
2,044 mi / 1,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL LWI
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code ADL LWI
ICAO Code YPAD AYLO
City Adelaide Lowai
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 20 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Adelaide (ADL) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 3,289 kilometers (2,044 miles / 1,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Adelaide, it's 02:45 in Lowai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,880 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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