GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
4,194 km
2,606 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
4,194 km
2,606 mi / 2,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
223°
southwest

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GKA PER
Airport Name Goroka Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code GKA PER
ICAO Code AYGA YPPH
City Goronka Perth
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,282 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Goronka (GKA) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 4,194 kilometers (2,606 miles / 2,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Goronka, it's 21:05 in Perth.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,215 feet between the two airports. Perth 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 Perth (PER) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 53° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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