HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
15,623 km
9,708 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,623 km
9,708 mi / 8,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

HGU MDE
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code HGU MDE
ICAO Code AYMH SKRG
City Mount Hagen Rionegro
Country Papua New Guinea Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bogota
Elevation 5,388 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 6.160000, -75.420000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,623 kilometers (9,708 miles / 8,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:49 in Mount Hagen, it's 02:49 in Rionegro. With a 15-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 1,567 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 268° (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 Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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