AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,762 km
9,172 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,762 km
9,172 mi / 7,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AEP LWI
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code AEP LWI
ICAO Code SABE AYLO
City Buenos Aires Lowai
Country Argentina Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 18 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 14,762 kilometers (9,172 miles / 7,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Buenos Aires, it's 23:13 in Lowai. With a 13-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 2,882 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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