HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
10,739 km
6,673 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,739 km
6,673 mi / 5,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HGU SEA
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code HGU SEA
ICAO Code AYMH KSEA
City Mount Hagen Seattle
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,388 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 47.450000, -122.310000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,739 kilometers (6,673 miles / 5,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Mount Hagen, it's 22:23 in Seattle. With a 18-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 4,956 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma 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 Seattle (SEA) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 269° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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