Airport Comparison
| LWI | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lowai Airstrip | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| IATA Code | LWI | SLC |
| ICAO Code | AYLO | KSLC |
| City | Lowai | Salt Lake City |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 2,900 ft | 4,231 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.330000, 146.650000 | 40.790000, -111.980000 |
Lowai (LWI) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 11,423 kilometers (7,098 miles / 6,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.
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 United States. 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 04:02 in Lowai, it's 11:02 in Salt Lake City. With a 17-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 1,331 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Lowai Airstrip.
The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 273° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.