HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
12,178 km
7,567 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
12,178 km
7,567 mi / 6,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HGU TLV
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code HGU TLV
ICAO Code AYMH LLBG
City Mount Hagen Tel Aviv
Country Papua New Guinea Israel
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 5,388 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 32.010000, 34.890000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 12,178 kilometers (7,567 miles / 6,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Israel. 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 19:18 in Mount Hagen, it's 11:18 in Tel Aviv. With a 8-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 5,253 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion 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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 85° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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