GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
14,941 km
9,284 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
14,941 km
9,284 mi / 8,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
155°
south southeast

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GKA MVD
Airport Name Goroka Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code GKA MVD
ICAO Code AYGA SUMU
City Goronka Montevideo
Country Papua New Guinea Uruguay
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Montevideo
Elevation 5,282 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Goronka (GKA) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 14,941 kilometers (9,284 miles / 8,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Uruguay. 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 04:16 in Goronka, it's 15:16 in Montevideo. With a 13-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 5,177 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Goroka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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