Location & Surroundings
Bena Gap is a pass in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, at 2,043 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goroka, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 425 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Goroka Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Bena Gap is a col.
It is located in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Eastern Highlands Province
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 59' 34" S, 145° 33' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 2043 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:12
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Bena Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.33 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.8 | 1.7 | 57 | 43 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 354 | 47 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 741.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 0.6 | 70 | 91 | 1,017.7 | 1.13 / 1.13 | 100 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 164 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.8 | 50 | 59 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 41 | 292.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 357 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.98 / 1.31 | 75 | 636.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 1.3 | 174 | 96 | 1,016.6 | 2.27 / 3.59 | 57 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 1.2 | 201 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 1.2 | 98 | 57 | 1,015.0 | 0.02 / 0.06 | 39 | 288.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 353 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 1.45 / 1.51 | 87 | 732.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 1.6 | 198 | 94 | 1,017.0 | 0.27 / 1.78 | 91 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 2.0 | 196 | 95 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.8 | 1.2 | 109 | 44 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 305.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena Gap?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena Gap today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Bena Gap?
Local time is 18:12. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Bena Gap?
Bena Gap is a pass.
What is the elevation of Bena Gap?
DEM 2,043 m.
Where is Bena Gap located?
It is at -5.99291, 145.56452 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena Gap in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry