BOS
Boston
United States
14,563 km
9,049 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,563 km
9,049 mi / 7,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
306°
northwest

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BOS LWI
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code BOS LWI
ICAO Code KBOS AYLO
City Boston Lowai
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 19 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Boston (BOS) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 14,563 kilometers (9,049 miles / 7,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 05:28 in Boston, it's 20:28 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 2,881 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 37° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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