BNA
Nashville
United States
13,676 km
8,498 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,676 km
8,498 mi / 7,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA LWI
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code BNA LWI
ICAO Code KBNA AYLO
City Nashville Lowai
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 599 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Nashville (BNA) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 13,676 kilometers (8,498 miles / 7,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 04:26 in Nashville, it's 20:26 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 2,301 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 51° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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