BNE
Brisbane
Australia
2,438 km
1,515 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
2,438 km
1,515 mi / 1,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNE LWI
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code BNE LWI
ICAO Code YBBN AYLO
City Brisbane Lowai
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Brisbane (BNE) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 2,438 kilometers (1,515 miles / 1,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:45 in Brisbane, it's 23:45 in Lowai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,887 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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