LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
11,206 km
6,963 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,206 km
6,963 mi / 6,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
39°
northeast

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LWI YYC
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Calgary International Airport
IATA Code LWI YYC
ICAO Code AYLO CYYC
City Lowai Calgary
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,900 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 51.110000, -114.020000

Lowai (LWI) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,206 kilometers (6,963 miles / 6,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Canada. 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 04:07 in Lowai, it's 11:07 in Calgary. 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.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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