HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
11,584 km
7,198 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
11,584 km
7,198 mi / 6,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
49°
northeast

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.

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