ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,694 km
7,888 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,694 km
7,888 mi / 6,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN LWI
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code ARN LWI
ICAO Code ESSA AYLO
City Stockholm Lowai
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Stockholm (ARN) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 12,694 kilometers (7,888 miles / 6,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Sweden 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 17:34 in Stockholm, it's 02:34 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 2,763 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 334° (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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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