HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
15,481 km
9,620 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
15,481 km
9,620 mi / 8,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HGU LIS
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code HGU LIS
ICAO Code AYMH LPPT
City Mount Hagen Lisbon
Country Papua New Guinea Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 5,388 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 38.780000, -9.140000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 15,481 kilometers (9,620 miles / 8,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Mount Hagen, it's 10:37 in Lisbon. With a 10-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 5,014 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela 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 Lisbon (LIS) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 43° (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 Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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