KRK
Kraków
Poland
13,105 km
8,143 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,105 km
8,143 mi / 7,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KRK LWI
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code KRK LWI
ICAO Code EPKK AYLO
City Kraków Lowai
Country Poland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 791 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Kraków (KRK) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 13,105 kilometers (8,143 miles / 7,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Poland with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Kraków, it's 00:55 in Lowai. With a 9-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 2,109 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 325° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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