The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 13,023 kilometers (8,092 miles / 7,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 16:23 in Mount Hagen. With a 16-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 4,782 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.