HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
11,326 km
7,038 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,326 km
7,038 mi / 6,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HGU YYC
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code HGU YYC
ICAO Code AYMH CYYC
City Mount Hagen Calgary
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,388 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 51.110000, -114.020000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,326 kilometers (7,038 miles / 6,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 02:57 in Mount Hagen, it's 09:57 in Calgary. 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 1,831 feet between the two airports. Calgary 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 Calgary (YYC) 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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