HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
11,861 km
7,370 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
11,861 km
7,370 mi / 6,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HGU MPM
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code HGU MPM
ICAO Code AYMH FQMA
City Mount Hagen Maputo
Country Papua New Guinea Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,388 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 11,861 kilometers (7,370 miles / 6,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Mount Hagen, it's 11:17 in Maputo. With a 8-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 5,243 feet between the two airports. Maputo 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 Maputo (MPM) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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