ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,531 km
7,786 miles
HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,531 km
7,786 mi / 6,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN HGU
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
IATA Code ARN HGU
ICAO Code ESSA AYMH
City Stockholm Mount Hagen
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 5,388 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -5.830000, 144.300000

Stockholm (ARN) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 12,531 kilometers (7,786 miles / 6,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:44 in Stockholm, it's 20:44 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 5,251 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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