HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
12,737 km
7,915 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
12,737 km
7,915 mi / 6,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
326°
northwest

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HGU WAW
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code HGU WAW
ICAO Code AYMH EPWA
City Mount Hagen Warsaw
Country Papua New Guinea Poland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,388 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 52.170000, 20.970000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 12,737 kilometers (7,915 miles / 6,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Mount Hagen, it's 12:01 in Warsaw. With a 9-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 5,026 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin 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 Warsaw (WAW) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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