FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
4,756 km
2,955 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,756 km
2,955 mi / 2,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
156°
south southeast

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FUK LWI
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code FUK LWI
ICAO Code RJFF AYLO
City Fukuoka Lowai
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 32 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 4,756 kilometers (2,955 miles / 2,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Japan 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 22:46 in Fukuoka, it's 23:46 in Lowai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,868 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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