Airport Comparison
| AUH | HGU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Abu Dhabi International Airport | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport |
| IATA Code | AUH | HGU |
| ICAO Code | OMAA | AYMH |
| City | Abu Dhabi | Mount Hagen |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 88 ft | 5,388 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.430000, 54.650000 | -5.830000, 144.300000 |
Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 10,240 kilometers (6,363 miles / 5,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 95°.
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 United Arab Emirates 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 15:01 in Abu Dhabi, it's 21:01 in Mount Hagen. With a 6-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 5,300 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 294° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.