The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 11,952 kilometers (7,427 miles / 6,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Goronka, it's 15:09 in Maputo. With a 8-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 5,137 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Goroka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 106° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.