MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
3,035 km
1,886 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,035 km
1,886 mi / 1,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MKQ SYD
Airport Name Mopah Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MKQ SYD
ICAO Code WAKK YSSY
City Merauke-Papua Island Sydney
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Australia/Sydney
Elevation 10 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -8.520000, 140.420000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,035 kilometers (1,886 miles / 1,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Merauke-Papua Island, it's 00:21 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Mopah Airport (MKQ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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