AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,078 km
7,505 miles
HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,078 km
7,505 mi / 6,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Amman
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

AMM HGU
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
IATA Code AMM HGU
ICAO Code OJAI AYMH
City Amman Mount Hagen
Country Jordan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,395 ft 5,388 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -5.830000, 144.300000

Amman (AMM) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 12,078 kilometers (7,505 miles / 6,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Amman, it's 04:46 in Mount Hagen. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,993 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 302° (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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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