CTU
Chengdu
China
6,122 km
3,804 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,122 km
3,804 mi / 3,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CTU LWI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code CTU LWI
ICAO Code ZUUU AYLO
City Chengdu Lowai
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 6,122 kilometers (3,804 miles / 3,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 00:08 in Chengdu, it's 02:08 in Lowai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,275 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 315° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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