HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
11,336 km
7,044 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
11,336 km
7,044 mi / 6,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HGU LAS
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code HGU LAS
ICAO Code AYMH KLAS
City Mount Hagen Las Vegas
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,388 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 36.080000, -115.150000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 11,336 kilometers (7,044 miles / 6,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Mount Hagen, it's 22:23 in Las Vegas. With a 18-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 3,207 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid 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 Las Vegas (LAS) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 271° (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 Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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