The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 15,001 kilometers (9,321 miles / 8,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Algeria 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 20:16 in Algiers, it's 05:16 in Lowai. With a 9-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 2,818 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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