GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
11,254 km
6,993 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
11,254 km
6,993 mi / 6,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GKA LAS
Airport Name Goroka Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code GKA LAS
ICAO Code AYGA KLAS
City Goronka Las Vegas
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,282 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 36.080000, -115.150000

Goronka (GKA) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 11,254 kilometers (6,993 miles / 6,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 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 10:32 in Goronka, it's 16:32 in Las Vegas. With a 18-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 3,101 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid 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 Las Vegas (LAS) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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