The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 14,783 kilometers (9,186 miles / 7,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Algeria 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 12:56 in Algiers, it's 21:56 in Mount Hagen. With a 9-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 5,306 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 317° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.