Airport Comparison
| HGU | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | HGU | NBO |
| ICAO Code | AYMH | HKJK |
| City | Mount Hagen | Nairobi |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Kenya |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 5,388 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.830000, 144.300000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Mount Hagen (HGU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,913 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.
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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:36 in Mount Hagen, it's 04:36 in Nairobi. 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.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 97° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.