HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
11,045 km
6,863 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,045 km
6,863 mi / 5,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HGU RUH
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HGU RUH
ICAO Code AYMH OERK
City Mount Hagen Riyadh
Country Papua New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,388 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 24.960000, 46.700000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,045 kilometers (6,863 miles / 5,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:58 in Mount Hagen, it's 13:58 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 3,339 feet between the two airports. King Khaled 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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