ICN
Seoul
South Korea
5,302 km
3,295 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,302 km
3,295 mi / 2,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ICN LWI
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code ICN LWI
ICAO Code RKSI AYLO
City Seoul Lowai
Country South Korea Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Seoul (ICN) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 5,302 kilometers (3,295 miles / 2,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 South Korea 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 21:15 in Seoul, it's 22:15 in Lowai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,877 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 338° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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