CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
13,203 km
8,204 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,203 km
8,204 mi / 7,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPH LWI
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code CPH LWI
ICAO Code EKCH AYLO
City Copenhagen Lowai
Country Denmark Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 17 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 13,203 kilometers (8,204 miles / 7,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Denmark 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 14:03 in Copenhagen, it's 23:03 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 2,883 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Copenhagen (CPH) 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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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