GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
4,948 km
3,075 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
4,948 km
3,075 mi / 2,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
280°
west

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GKA KUL
Airport Name Goroka Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code GKA KUL
ICAO Code AYGA WMKK
City Goronka Kuala Lumpur
Country Papua New Guinea Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,282 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 2.750000, 101.710000

Goronka (GKA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 4,948 kilometers (3,075 miles / 2,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Malaysia. 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 02:34 in Goronka, it's 00:34 in Kuala Lumpur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,213 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 102° (east 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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