BOG
Bogota
Colombia
15,757 km
9,791 miles
HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,757 km
9,791 mi / 8,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

BOG HGU
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
IATA Code BOG HGU
ICAO Code SKBO AYMH
City Bogota Mount Hagen
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 8,361 ft 5,388 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -5.830000, 144.300000

Bogota (BOG) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 15,757 kilometers (9,791 miles / 8,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Colombia with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in Bogota, it's 17:49 in Mount Hagen. With a 15-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 2,973 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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