CCU
Kolkata
India
7,099 km
4,411 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,099 km
4,411 mi / 3,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CCU LWI
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code CCU LWI
ICAO Code VECC AYLO
City Kolkata Lowai
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 16 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 7,099 kilometers (4,411 miles / 3,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 India 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 20:21 in Kolkata, it's 00:51 in Lowai. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,884 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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