Airport Comparison
| HGU | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| IATA Code | HGU | SLC |
| ICAO Code | AYMH | KSLC |
| City | Mount Hagen | Salt Lake City |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 5,388 ft | 4,231 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.830000, 144.300000 | 40.790000, -111.980000 |
Mount Hagen (HGU) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 11,584 kilometers (7,198 miles / 6,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.
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 17:49 in Mount Hagen, it's 00:49 in Salt Lake City. With a 17-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 1,157 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 275° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.