LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
3,655 km
2,271 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
3,655 km
2,271 mi / 1,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
310°
northwest

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LWI MNL
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code LWI MNL
ICAO Code AYLO RPLL
City Lowai Manila
Country Papua New Guinea Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,900 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 14.510000, 121.020000

Lowai (LWI) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 3,655 kilometers (2,271 miles / 1,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:54 in Lowai, it's 06:54 in Manila.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,825 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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