Airport Comparison
| ADD | HGU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bole International Airport | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport |
| IATA Code | ADD | HGU |
| ICAO Code | HAAB | AYMH |
| City | Addis Ababa | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Ethiopia | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 5,388 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.980000, 38.800000 | -5.830000, 144.300000 |
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 11,805 kilometers (7,335 miles / 6,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 94°.
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 Ethiopia with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:38 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:38 in Mount Hagen. With a 7-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 2,242 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 278° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.