The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 12,785 kilometers (7,944 miles / 6,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Turkey 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 17:53 in Istanbul, it's 00:53 in Lowai. With a 7-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 2,575 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Istanbul (IST) 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.