LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
4,786 km
2,974 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,786 km
2,974 mi / 2,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
149°
south southeast

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LWI WLG
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LWI WLG
ICAO Code AYLO NZWN
City Lowai Wellington
Country Papua New Guinea New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,900 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lowai (LWI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,786 kilometers (2,974 miles / 2,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Lowai, it's 01:17 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,859 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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