FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
4,684 km
2,910 miles
GKA
Goronka
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,684 km
2,910 mi / 2,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
158°
south southeast

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FUK GKA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Goroka Airport
IATA Code FUK GKA
ICAO Code RJFF AYGA
City Fukuoka Goronka
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 32 ft 5,282 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -6.080000, 145.390000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Goronka (GKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Goroka Airport (GKA) in Goronka, Papua New Guinea is 4,684 kilometers (2,910 miles / 2,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Fukuoka, it's 16:22 in Goronka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,250 feet between the two airports. Goroka Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goronka (GKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 341° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Goroka Airport (GKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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