HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
10,681 km
6,637 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,681 km
6,637 mi / 5,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HGU YVR
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code HGU YVR
ICAO Code AYMH CYVR
City Mount Hagen Richmond
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,388 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 49.190000, -123.180000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,681 kilometers (6,637 miles / 5,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Canada. 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 04:27 in Mount Hagen, it's 10:27 in Richmond. With a 18-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 5,374 feet between the two airports. Vancouver 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 Richmond (YVR) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 268° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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