KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,583 km
4,712 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,583 km
4,712 mi / 4,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LWI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code KTM LWI
ICAO Code VNKT AYLO
City Kathmandu Lowai
Country Nepal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 7,583 kilometers (4,712 miles / 4,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Nepal 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 00:08 in Kathmandu, it's 04:23 in Lowai. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,490 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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