Airport Comparison
| CMB | HGU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | HGU |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | AYMH |
| City | Colombo | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 5,388 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -5.830000, 144.300000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 7,292 kilometers (4,531 miles / 3,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 100°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka 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 13:19 in Colombo, it's 17:49 in Mount Hagen. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,358 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.