LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
12,891 km
8,010 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
12,891 km
8,010 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
317°
northwest

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LWI OTP
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LWI OTP
ICAO Code AYLO LROP
City Lowai Bucharest
Country Papua New Guinea Romania
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 2,900 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 44.570000, 26.100000

Lowai (LWI) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 12,891 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Romania. 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 06:44 in Lowai, it's 22:44 in Bucharest. With a 8-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 2,586 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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