The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 13,361 kilometers (8,302 miles / 7,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Croatia. 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 20:38 in Mount Hagen, it's 11:38 in Zagreb. 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 5,035 feet between the two airports. Zagreb 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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 65° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.