AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,747 km
8,542 miles
GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,747 km
8,542 mi / 7,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
49°
northeast

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AMS GKA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Goroka Airport
IATA Code AMS GKA
ICAO Code EHAM AYGA
City Amsterdam Goronka
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 5,282 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -6.080000, 145.390000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Goronka (GKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea is 13,747 kilometers (8,542 miles / 7,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Netherlands with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:19 in Amsterdam, it's 14:19 in Goronka. 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 5,293 feet between the two airports. Goroka Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goronka (GKA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Goroka Airport (GKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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