LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
12,849 km
7,984 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,849 km
7,984 mi / 6,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

LWI MSP
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code LWI MSP
ICAO Code AYLO KMSP
City Lowai Minneapolis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 2,900 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 44.880000, -93.220000

Lowai (LWI) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,849 kilometers (7,984 miles / 6,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 United States. 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 01:13 in Lowai, it's 10:13 in Minneapolis. With a 15-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 2,058 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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