LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
4,445 km
2,762 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
4,445 km
2,762 mi / 2,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
323°
northwest

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LWI TPE
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code LWI TPE
ICAO Code AYLO RCTP
City Lowai Taipei
Country Papua New Guinea Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Taipei
Elevation 2,900 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 25.080000, 121.230000

Lowai (LWI) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 4,445 kilometers (2,762 miles / 2,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Taiwan. 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 04:26 in Lowai, it's 02:26 in Taipei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,794 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 138° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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