HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
7,281 km
4,524 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,281 km
4,524 mi / 3,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HGU PPT
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HGU PPT
ICAO Code AYMH NTAA
City Mount Hagen Papeete
Country Papua New Guinea French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,388 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,281 kilometers (4,524 miles / 3,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:24 in Mount Hagen, it's 02:24 in Papeete. 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 5,383 feet between the two airports. Faa'a 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 Papeete (PPT) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 272° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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