BRU
Brussels
Belgium
13,955 km
8,671 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,955 km
8,671 mi / 7,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
48°
northeast

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BRU LWI
Airport Name Brussels Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code BRU LWI
ICAO Code EBBR AYLO
City Brussels Lowai
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Brussels (BRU) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 13,955 kilometers (8,671 miles / 7,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Brussels, it's 11:16 in Lowai. With a 9-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 2,716 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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