HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,298 km
8,263 miles
HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,298 km
8,263 mi / 7,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
55°
northeast

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HAM HGU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
IATA Code HAM HGU
ICAO Code EDDH AYMH
City Hamburg Mount Hagen
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 5,388 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -5.830000, 144.300000

Hamburg (HAM) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 13,298 kilometers (8,263 miles / 7,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Hamburg, it's 20:37 in Mount Hagen. With a 9-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 5,335 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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