CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
5,484 km
3,407 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,484 km
3,407 mi / 2,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

CTS LWI
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code CTS LWI
ICAO Code RJCC AYLO
City Chitose / Tomakomai Lowai
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 5,484 kilometers (3,407 miles / 2,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Japan 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 22:27 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 23:27 in Lowai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,818 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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