GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
4,682 km
2,909 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
4,682 km
2,909 mi / 2,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
354°
north

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GKA NRT
Airport Name Goroka Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GKA NRT
ICAO Code AYGA RJAA
City Goronka Tokyo
Country Papua New Guinea Japan
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,282 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 35.760000, 140.390000

Goronka (GKA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 4,682 kilometers (2,909 miles / 2,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Goronka, it's 06:35 in Tokyo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,141 feet between the two airports. Narita 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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