HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
4,133 km
2,568 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
4,133 km
2,568 mi / 2,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
222°
southwest

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HGU PER
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code HGU PER
ICAO Code AYMH YPPH
City Mount Hagen Perth
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,388 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 4,133 kilometers (2,568 miles / 2,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Mount Hagen, it's 20:23 in Perth.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,321 feet between the two airports. Perth 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 Perth (PER) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 51° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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