Airport Comparison
| DAC | HGU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport |
| IATA Code | DAC | HGU |
| ICAO Code | VGHS | AYMH |
| City | Dhaka | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Bangladesh | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 5,388 ft |
| Coordinates | 23.840000, 90.400000 | -5.830000, 144.300000 |
Dhaka (DAC) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 6,708 kilometers (4,168 miles / 3,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.
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 Bangladesh 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 18:25 in Dhaka, it's 22:25 in Mount Hagen. The 4-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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Dhaka (DAC) 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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.