GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
3,156 km
1,961 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,156 km
1,961 mi / 1,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
170°
south

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GKA SYD
Airport Name Goroka Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GKA SYD
ICAO Code AYGA YSSY
City Goronka Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,282 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 145.390000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Goronka (GKA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,156 kilometers (1,961 miles / 1,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 13:17 in Goronka, it's 14:17 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,261 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney (SYD) to Goronka (GKA) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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