Airport Comparison
| HGU | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | HGU | WLG |
| ICAO Code | AYMH | NZWN |
| City | Mount Hagen | Wellington |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 5,388 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.830000, 144.300000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Mount Hagen (HGU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,971 kilometers (3,089 miles / 2,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:33 in Mount Hagen, it's 06:33 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,347 feet between the two airports. Wellington 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 Wellington (WLG) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 314° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.