CAN
Guangzhou
China
4,903 km
3,046 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,903 km
3,046 mi / 2,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
128°
southeast

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CAN LWI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code CAN LWI
ICAO Code ZGGG AYLO
City Guangzhou Lowai
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 50 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 4,903 kilometers (3,046 miles / 2,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:38 in Guangzhou, it's 08:38 in Lowai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,850 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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