Airport Comparison
| HGU | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Madrid Barajas International Airport |
| IATA Code | HGU | MAD |
| ICAO Code | AYMH | LEMD |
| City | Mount Hagen | Madrid |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Spain |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Europe/Madrid |
| Elevation | 5,388 ft | 2,001 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.830000, 144.300000 | 40.490000, -3.570000 |
Mount Hagen (HGU) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 15,007 kilometers (9,325 miles / 8,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.
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 Spain. 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 19:17 in Mount Hagen, it's 10:17 in Madrid. With a 9-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 3,387 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas 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 Madrid (MAD) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 48° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.