EWR
Newark
United States
14,518 km
9,021 miles
GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,518 km
9,021 mi / 7,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
304°
west northwest

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EWR GKA
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Goroka Airport
IATA Code EWR GKA
ICAO Code KEWR AYGA
City Newark Goronka
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 17 ft 5,282 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -6.080000, 145.390000

Newark (EWR) to Goronka (GKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea is 14,518 kilometers (9,021 miles / 7,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:25 in Newark, it's 23:25 in Goronka. 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 5,265 feet between the two airports. Goroka Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goronka (GKA) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Goroka Airport (GKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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