ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,656 km
9,728 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,656 km
9,728 mi / 8,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC MKQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code ACC MKQ
ICAO Code DGAA WAKK
City Accra Merauke-Papua Island
Country Ghana Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 205 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Accra (ACC) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,656 kilometers (9,728 miles / 8,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Ghana with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:41 in Accra, it's 23:41 in Merauke-Papua Island. 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.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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