GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
14,000 km
8,699 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
14,000 km
8,699 mi / 7,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
337°
north northwest

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GKA MAN
Airport Name Goroka Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code GKA MAN
ICAO Code AYGA EGCC
City Goronka Manchester
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/London
Elevation 5,282 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 53.350000, -2.270000

Goronka (GKA) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 14,000 kilometers (8,699 miles / 7,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:22 in Goronka, it's 21:22 in Manchester. With a 10-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 5,025 feet between the two airports. Manchester Airport sits lower than Goroka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manchester (MAN) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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