Goroka Airport
Goroka · Papua New GuineaICAO AYGA
Goroka Airport (GKA) is an airport serving Goroka, Papua New Guinea, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 4' 54.1" S, 145° 23' 31.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1,610 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby (GMT+10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from GKA
Airlines Operating at GKA
2 active airlines serving Goroka Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Goroka Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimbu Airport | CMU | Kundiawa | Papua New Guinea | 47 km |
| Madang Airport | MAG | Madang | Papua New Guinea | 106 km |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | HGU | Mount Hagen | Papua New Guinea | 125 km |
| Mendi Airport | MDU | Mendi | Papua New Guinea | 192 km |
| Nadzab Airport | LAE | Nadzab | Papua New Guinea | 157 km |
| Wapenamanda Airport | WBM | Wapenamanda | Papua New Guinea | 173 km |
| Bulolo Airport | BUL | Bulolo | Papua New Guinea | 187 km |
| Moro Airport | MXH | Moro | Papua New Guinea | 240 km |
Other Airports in Papua New Guinea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 6° 4' 54.1" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 145° 23' 31.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -6.081690
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 145.391998
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 03:40 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,282 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,610 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Goroka Airport?
How many destinations can you fly to from GKA?
What airlines fly from GKA?
What timezone is Goroka Airport in?
What is the elevation of Goroka Airport?
Dig deeper from GKA
External References
Learn more about Goroka Airport from these external sources.
Loading globe...
Distance calculator
From GKA → any destination