EWR
Newark
United States
14,573 km
9,055 miles
HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,573 km
9,055 mi / 7,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EWR HGU
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
IATA Code EWR HGU
ICAO Code KEWR AYMH
City Newark Mount Hagen
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 17 ft 5,388 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -5.830000, 144.300000

Newark (EWR) to Mount Hagen (HGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea is 14,573 kilometers (9,055 miles / 7,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in Newark, it's 07:09 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 5,371 feet between the two airports. Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 39° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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