Airport Comparison
| LWI | MVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lowai Airstrip | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport |
| IATA Code | LWI | MVD |
| ICAO Code | AYLO | SUMU |
| City | Lowai | Montevideo |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Uruguay |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Montevideo |
| Elevation | 2,900 ft | 105 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.330000, 146.650000 | -34.840000, -56.030000 |
Lowai (LWI) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 14,856 kilometers (9,231 miles / 8,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.
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 Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Lowai, it's 14:45 in Montevideo. With a 13-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 2,795 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.
The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 212° (south southwest). 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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.