LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
11,305 km
7,025 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,305 km
7,025 mi / 6,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

LWI RUH
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LWI RUH
ICAO Code AYLO OERK
City Lowai Riyadh
Country Papua New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,900 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lowai (LWI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,305 kilometers (7,025 miles / 6,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Lowai, it's 19:58 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 Riyadh (RUH) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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