The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 13,412 kilometers (8,334 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Austria. 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 02:27 in Lowai, it's 17:27 in Vienna. 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 2,300 feet between the two airports. Vienna International Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.

The return flight from Vienna (VIE) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 62° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.