BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,993 km
9,316 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,993 km
9,316 mi / 8,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI MKQ
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code BWI MKQ
ICAO Code KBWI WAKK
City Baltimore Merauke-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 143 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Baltimore (BWI) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,993 kilometers (9,316 miles / 8,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Baltimore, it's 16:35 in Merauke-Papua Island. With a 14-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 Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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