LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
15,199 km
9,444 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
15,199 km
9,444 mi / 8,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
327°
north northwest

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LWI MAD
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code LWI MAD
ICAO Code AYLO LEMD
City Lowai Madrid
Country Papua New Guinea Spain
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Madrid
Elevation 2,900 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 40.490000, -3.570000

Lowai (LWI) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 15,199 kilometers (9,444 miles / 8,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Lowai, it's 17:21 in Madrid. 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.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lowai Airstrip (LWI) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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