GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
5,226 km
3,247 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
5,226 km
3,247 mi / 2,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
339°
north northwest

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GKA ICN
Airport Name Goroka Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GKA ICN
ICAO Code AYGA RKSI
City Goronka Seoul
Country Papua New Guinea South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,282 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 37.470000, 126.450000

Goronka (GKA) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 5,226 kilometers (3,247 miles / 2,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:51 in Goronka, it's 06:51 in Seoul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,259 feet between the two airports. Incheon 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 Seoul (ICN) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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