MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
14,044 km
8,727 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
14,044 km
8,727 mi / 7,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MKQ NCE
Airport Name Mopah Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code MKQ NCE
ICAO Code WAKK LFMN
City Merauke-Papua Island Nice
Country Indonesia France
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/Paris
Elevation 10 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -8.520000, 140.420000 43.660000, 7.220000

Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 14,044 kilometers (8,727 miles / 7,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Indonesia with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:52 in Merauke-Papua Island, it's 09:52 in Nice. 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 Nice (NCE) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Mopah Airport (MKQ) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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