FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
14,597 km
9,070 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,597 km
9,070 mi / 7,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FLL LWI
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code FLL LWI
ICAO Code KFLL AYLO
City Fort Lauderdale Lowai
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 65 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 14,597 kilometers (9,070 miles / 7,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 23:09 in Lowai. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,835 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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