LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
4,810 km
2,989 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
4,810 km
2,989 mi / 2,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
313°
northwest

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LWI SZX
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LWI SZX
ICAO Code AYLO ZGSZ
City Lowai Shenzhen
Country Papua New Guinea China
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,900 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 22.640000, 113.810000

Lowai (LWI) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 4,810 kilometers (2,989 miles / 2,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with China. 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 07:43 in Lowai, it's 05:43 in Shenzhen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,887 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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