DEL
New Delhi
India
8,383 km
5,209 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
8,383 km
5,209 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
106°
east southeast

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DEL LWI
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code DEL LWI
ICAO Code VIDP AYLO
City New Delhi Lowai
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 777 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -6.330000, 146.650000

New Delhi (DEL) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 8,383 kilometers (5,209 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 India 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 00:51 in New Delhi, it's 05:21 in Lowai. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,123 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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