The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea is 14,105 kilometers (8,765 miles / 7,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 France 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 00:57 in Paris, it's 09:57 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 4,890 feet between the two airports. Goroka Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goronka (GKA) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 330° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Goroka Airport (GKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.