GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
14,190 km
8,817 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,190 km
8,817 mi / 7,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA LWI
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code GVA LWI
ICAO Code LSGG AYLO
City Geneva Lowai
Country Switzerland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,411 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Geneva (GVA) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 14,190 kilometers (8,817 miles / 7,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Geneva, it's 01:10 in Lowai. With a 9-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 1,489 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 326° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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