LAS
Las Vegas
United States
11,858 km
7,368 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,858 km
7,368 mi / 6,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

LAS MKQ
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code LAS MKQ
ICAO Code KLAS WAKK
City Las Vegas Merauke-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,181 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,858 kilometers (7,368 miles / 6,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 22:15 in Las Vegas, it's 15:15 in Merauke-Papua Island. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,171 feet between the two airports. Mopah Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 55° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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