BCN
Barcelona
Spain
14,782 km
9,185 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,782 km
9,185 mi / 7,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BCN LWI
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code BCN LWI
ICAO Code LEBL AYLO
City Barcelona Lowai
Country Spain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Barcelona (BCN) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 14,782 kilometers (9,185 miles / 7,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Spain 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 15:29 in Barcelona, it's 00:29 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 2,888 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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