CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
16,081 km
9,992 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,081 km
9,992 mi / 8,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB LWI
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code CWB LWI
ICAO Code SBCT AYLO
City Curitiba Lowai
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,988 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Curitiba (CWB) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 16,081 kilometers (9,992 miles / 8,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Curitiba, it's 14:15 in Lowai. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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