Airport Comparison
| LWI | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lowai Airstrip | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | LWI | MEX |
| ICAO Code | AYLO | MMMX |
| City | Lowai | Mexico City |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Mexico |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 2,900 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.330000, 146.650000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Lowai (LWI) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,784 kilometers (7,943 miles / 6,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.
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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. 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 10:21 in Mexico City. With a 16-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 4,416 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lowai Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.