Airport Comparison
| GKA | HNL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Goroka Airport | Daniel K Inouye International Airport |
| IATA Code | GKA | HNL |
| ICAO Code | AYGA | PHNL |
| City | Goronka | Honolulu |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Pacific/Honolulu |
| Elevation | 5,282 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.080000, 145.390000 | 21.320000, -157.920000 |
Goronka (GKA) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 6,889 kilometers (4,281 miles / 3,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with United States. 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 07:56 in Goronka, it's 11:56 in Honolulu. With a 20-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 5,269 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Goroka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Goroka Airport (GKA) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.