Airport Comparison
| HGU | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | HGU | UIO |
| ICAO Code | AYMH | SEQM |
| City | Mount Hagen | Quito |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 5,388 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.830000, 144.300000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Mount Hagen (HGU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,234 kilometers (9,466 miles / 8,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 96°.
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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Mount Hagen, it's 07:19 in Quito. With a 15-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 3,812 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 261° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.