The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,922 kilometers (8,030 miles / 6,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 00:44 in Goronka, it's 08:44 in Minneapolis. With a 16-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 4,440 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Goroka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). 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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.