AUS
Austin
United States
12,823 km
7,968 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,823 km
7,968 mi / 6,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

AUS LWI
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code AUS LWI
ICAO Code KAUS AYLO
City Austin Lowai
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 542 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Austin (AUS) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 12,823 kilometers (7,968 miles / 6,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:46 in Austin, it's 04:46 in Lowai. With a 16-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 2,359 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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