AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,690 km
2,914 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,690 km
2,914 mi / 2,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
304°
northwest

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AKL MKQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code AKL MKQ
ICAO Code NZAA WAKK
City Auckland Merauke-Papua Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 23 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Auckland (AKL) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 4,690 kilometers (2,914 miles / 2,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:50 in Auckland, it's 04:50 in Merauke-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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