CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,306 km
7,647 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,306 km
7,647 mi / 6,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
88°
east

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CAI MKQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code CAI MKQ
ICAO Code HECA WAKK
City Cairo Merauke-Papua Island
Country Egypt Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 382 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Cairo (CAI) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,306 kilometers (7,647 miles / 6,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Egypt 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 15:20 in Cairo, it's 22:20 in Merauke-Papua Island. With a 7-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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