LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
13,450 km
8,357 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
13,450 km
8,357 mi / 7,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
326°
north northwest

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LWI PRG
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code LWI PRG
ICAO Code AYLO LKPR
City Lowai Prague
Country Papua New Guinea Czech Republic
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Prague
Elevation 2,900 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 50.100000, 14.260000

Lowai (LWI) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 13,450 kilometers (8,357 miles / 7,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 04:04 in Lowai, it's 19:04 in Prague. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,653 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 59° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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