Airport Comparison
| HGU | HNL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Daniel K Inouye International Airport |
| IATA Code | HGU | HNL |
| ICAO Code | AYMH | PHNL |
| City | Mount Hagen | Honolulu |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Pacific/Honolulu |
| Elevation | 5,388 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.830000, 144.300000 | 21.320000, -157.920000 |
Mount Hagen (HGU) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 6,982 kilometers (4,339 miles / 3,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.
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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:14 in Mount Hagen, it's 12:14 in Honolulu. With a 20-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 5,375 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.