HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
14,603 km
9,074 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
14,603 km
9,074 mi / 7,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HGU MCO
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code HGU MCO
ICAO Code AYMH KMCO
City Mount Hagen Orlando
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 5,388 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 28.430000, -81.310000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 14,603 kilometers (9,074 miles / 7,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 01:23 in Orlando. With a 15-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 5,292 feet between the two airports. Orlando 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 Orlando (MCO) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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