GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
14,903 km
9,260 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
14,903 km
9,260 mi / 8,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
113°
east southeast

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GKA LIM
Airport Name Goroka Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GKA LIM
ICAO Code AYGA SPJC
City Goronka Lima
Country Papua New Guinea Peru
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Lima
Elevation 5,282 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Goronka (GKA) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 14,903 kilometers (9,260 miles / 8,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:18 in Goronka, it's 14:18 in Lima. With a 15-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 5,169 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez 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 Lima (LIM) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 249° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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