BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
17,252 km
10,720 miles
HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,252 km
10,720 mi / 9,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
210°
south southwest

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BSB HGU
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
IATA Code BSB HGU
ICAO Code SBBR AYMH
City Brasilia Mount Hagen
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,497 ft 5,388 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -5.830000, 144.300000

Brasilia (BSB) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 17,252 kilometers (10,720 miles / 9,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Brasilia, it's 09:10 in Mount Hagen. With a 13-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 1,891 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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