BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
5,533 km
3,438 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,533 km
3,438 mi / 2,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK LWI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code BKK LWI
ICAO Code VTBS AYLO
City Bangkok Lowai
Country Thailand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 5,533 kilometers (3,438 miles / 2,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Bangkok, it's 05:57 in Lowai. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,895 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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