CMN
Casablanca
Morocco
16,003 km
9,944 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,003 km
9,944 mi / 8,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
47°
northeast

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CMN LWI
Airport Name Mohammed V International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code CMN LWI
ICAO Code GMMN AYLO
City Casablanca Lowai
Country Morocco Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 656 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 33.370000, -7.590000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Casablanca (CMN) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 16,003 kilometers (9,944 miles / 8,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Casablanca, it's 20:23 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 2,244 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Mohammed V International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Casablanca (CMN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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