Airport Comparison
| HGU | YYZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport |
| IATA Code | HGU | YYZ |
| ICAO Code | AYMH | CYYZ |
| City | Mount Hagen | Mississauga |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 5,388 ft | 569 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.830000, 144.300000 | 43.680000, -79.630000 |
Mount Hagen (HGU) to Mississauga (YYZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU) in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 14,015 kilometers (8,708 miles / 7,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.
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 Canada. 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 06:21 in Mount Hagen, it's 15:21 in Mississauga. 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 4,819 feet between the two airports. Toronto / Lester B. Pearson 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 Mississauga (YYZ) to Mount Hagen (HGU) follows a heading of 301° (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 Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.