ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,499 km
10,252 miles
HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,499 km
10,252 mi / 8,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ HGU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
IATA Code ABJ HGU
ICAO Code DIAP AYMH
City Abidjan Mount Hagen
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 5,388 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -5.830000, 144.300000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 16,499 kilometers (10,252 miles / 8,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Ivory Coast 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 10:46 in Abidjan, it's 20:46 in Mount Hagen. With a 10-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 5,367 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 271° (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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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