HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
5,406 km
3,359 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,406 km
3,359 mi / 2,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HAN LWI
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code HAN LWI
ICAO Code VVNB AYLO
City Hanoi Lowai
Country Vietnam Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 39 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Hanoi (HAN) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 5,406 kilometers (3,359 miles / 2,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Vietnam 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 18:53 in Hanoi, it's 21:53 in Lowai. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,861 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 306° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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