Airport Comparison
| HGU | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| IATA Code | HGU | KWI |
| ICAO Code | AYMH | OKKK |
| City | Mount Hagen | Kuwait City |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Kuwait |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Asia/Kuwait |
| Elevation | 5,388 ft | 206 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.830000, 144.300000 | 29.230000, 47.980000 |
Mount Hagen (HGU) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 10,936 kilometers (6,795 miles / 5,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.
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 Kuwait. 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 07:00 in Mount Hagen, it's 00:00 in Kuwait City. 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 5,182 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 92° (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 Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.