The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 12,890 kilometers (8,009 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Norway. 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 02:48 in Goronka, it's 17:48 in Oslo. With a 9-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 4,601 feet between the two airports. Oslo Gardermoen Airport sits lower than Goroka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Oslo (OSL) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 52° (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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.