ATH
Athens
Greece
13,280 km
8,252 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,280 km
8,252 mi / 7,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATH LWI
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code ATH LWI
ICAO Code LGAV AYLO
City Athens Lowai
Country Greece Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 308 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Athens (ATH) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 13,280 kilometers (8,252 miles / 7,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Greece 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 15:09 in Athens, it's 23:09 in Lowai. With a 8-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 2,592 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 310° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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