DCA
Washington
United States
14,986 km
9,312 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,986 km
9,312 mi / 8,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA MKQ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code DCA MKQ
ICAO Code KDCA WAKK
City Washington Merauke-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 14 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Washington (DCA) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,986 kilometers (9,312 miles / 8,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 10:22 in Washington, it's 00:22 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 Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 42° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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