ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,609 km
7,835 miles
GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,609 km
7,835 mi / 6,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN GKA
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Goroka Airport
IATA Code ARN GKA
ICAO Code ESSA AYGA
City Stockholm Goronka
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 5,282 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -6.080000, 145.390000

Stockholm (ARN) to Goronka (GKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea is 12,609 kilometers (7,835 miles / 6,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Sweden with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Stockholm, it's 06:58 in Goronka. With a 9-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 5,145 feet between the two airports. Goroka Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goronka (GKA) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Goroka Airport (GKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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