HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
4,779 km
2,969 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,779 km
2,969 mi / 2,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
128°
southeast

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HKG LWI
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code HKG LWI
ICAO Code VHHH AYLO
City Hong Kong Lowai
Country Hong Kong Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 4,779 kilometers (2,969 miles / 2,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Hong Kong 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 02:33 in Hong Kong, it's 04:33 in Lowai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,872 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 313° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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