EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,683 km
7,881 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,683 km
7,881 mi / 6,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB LWI
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code EBB LWI
ICAO Code HUEN AYLO
City Kampala Lowai
Country Uganda Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,782 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Kampala (EBB) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 12,683 kilometers (7,881 miles / 6,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:35 in Kampala, it's 21:35 in Lowai. With a 7-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 Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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