HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
4,560 km
2,834 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
4,560 km
2,834 mi / 2,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HGU SGN
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code HGU SGN
ICAO Code AYMH VVTS
City Mount Hagen Ho Chi Minh City
Country Papua New Guinea Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,388 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 4,560 kilometers (2,834 miles / 2,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Vietnam. 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 19:15 in Mount Hagen, it's 16:15 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,355 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat 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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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