MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,595 km
5,962 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,595 km
5,962 mi / 5,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT MKQ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code MCT MKQ
ICAO Code OOMS WAKK
City Muscat Merauke-Papua Island
Country Oman Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 48 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Muscat (MCT) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 9,595 kilometers (5,962 miles / 5,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Oman with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Muscat, it's 04:31 in Merauke-Papua Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 295° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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