Airport Comparison
Kuwait City (KWI) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 11,190 kilometers (6,953 miles / 6,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 91°.
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 Kuwait 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 18:12 in Kuwait City, it's 01:12 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 2,694 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.
The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.