FCO
Rome
Italy
13,930 km
8,656 miles
GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,930 km
8,656 mi / 7,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
63°
east northeast

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FCO GKA
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Goroka Airport
IATA Code FCO GKA
ICAO Code LIRF AYGA
City Rome Goronka
Country Italy Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 15 ft 5,282 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -6.080000, 145.390000

Rome (FCO) to Goronka (GKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea is 13,930 kilometers (8,656 miles / 7,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Italy 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 19:15 in Rome, it's 04:15 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 5,267 feet between the two airports. Goroka Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goronka (GKA) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 318° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Goroka Airport (GKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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