Airport Comparison
| HGU | HYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad |
| IATA Code | HGU | HYD |
| ICAO Code | AYMH | VOHS |
| City | Mount Hagen | Hyderabad |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | India |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Asia/Kolkata |
| Elevation | 5,388 ft | 2,024 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.830000, 144.300000 | 17.230000, 78.430000 |
Mount Hagen (HGU) to Hyderabad (HYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 7,673 kilometers (4,767 miles / 4,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:55 in Mount Hagen, it's 13:25 in Hyderabad. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,364 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad 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 Hyderabad (HYD) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.