KIX
Osaka
Japan
4,688 km
2,913 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,688 km
2,913 mi / 2,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
163°
south southeast

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KIX LWI
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code KIX LWI
ICAO Code RJBB AYLO
City Osaka Lowai
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 26 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Osaka (KIX) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 4,688 kilometers (2,913 miles / 2,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Japan 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 21:10 in Osaka, it's 22:10 in Lowai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,874 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 346° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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