HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
13,511 km
8,396 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
13,511 km
8,396 mi / 7,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
325°
northwest

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HGU MUC
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code HGU MUC
ICAO Code AYMH EDDM
City Mount Hagen Munich
Country Papua New Guinea Germany
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,388 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 48.350000, 11.790000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 13,511 kilometers (8,396 miles / 7,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. 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 10:17 in Munich. 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 3,901 feet between the two airports. Munich 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 Munich (MUC) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) and Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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