LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,855 km
8,609 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,855 km
8,609 mi / 7,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD MKQ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code LAD MKQ
ICAO Code FNLU WAKK
City Luanda Merauke-Papua Island
Country Angola Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 243 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Luanda (LAD) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,855 kilometers (8,609 miles / 7,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Angola 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 09:56 in Luanda, it's 17:56 in Merauke-Papua Island. With a 8-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 Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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