HGU
Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea
15,188 km
9,438 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,188 km
9,438 mi / 8,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
83°
east

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Airport Comparison

HGU PTY
Airport Name Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HGU PTY
ICAO Code AYMH MPTO
City Mount Hagen Tocumen
Country Papua New Guinea Panama
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Panama
Elevation 5,388 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.830000, 144.300000 9.070000, -79.380000

Mount Hagen (HGU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,188 kilometers (9,438 miles / 8,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Panama. 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 16:32 in Mount Hagen, it's 01:32 in Tocumen. 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 5,253 feet between the two airports. Tocumen 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 Tocumen (PTY) 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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