GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
4,629 km
2,876 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
4,629 km
2,876 mi / 2,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
347°
north northwest

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GKA KIX
Airport Name Goroka Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code GKA KIX
ICAO Code AYGA RJBB
City Goronka Osaka
Country Papua New Guinea Japan
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,282 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 34.430000, 135.240000

Goronka (GKA) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 4,629 kilometers (2,876 miles / 2,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Japan. 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 05:25 in Goronka, it's 04:25 in Osaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,256 feet between the two airports. Kansai 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 Osaka (KIX) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 165° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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