BOG
Bogota
Colombia
15,497 km
9,629 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,497 km
9,629 mi / 8,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

BOG LWI
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code BOG LWI
ICAO Code SKBO AYLO
City Bogota Lowai
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 8,361 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Bogota (BOG) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 15,497 kilometers (9,629 miles / 8,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:32 in Bogota, it's 06:32 in Lowai. With a 15-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 5,461 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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