AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,836 km
8,597 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,836 km
8,597 mi / 7,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AMS LWI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code AMS LWI
ICAO Code EHAM AYLO
City Amsterdam Lowai
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 13,836 kilometers (8,597 miles / 7,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:58 in Amsterdam, it's 21:58 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 2,911 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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