The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 12,956 kilometers (8,051 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 South Africa with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:53 in Cape Town, it's 16:53 in Lowai. With a 8-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 2,749 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.