MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
4,971 km
3,089 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,971 km
3,089 mi / 2,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
143°
southeast

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MKQ WLG
Airport Name Mopah Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MKQ WLG
ICAO Code WAKK NZWN
City Merauke-Papua Island Wellington
Country Indonesia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 10 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -8.520000, 140.420000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,971 kilometers (3,089 miles / 2,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with New Zealand. 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 03:21 in Merauke-Papua Island, it's 07:21 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) follows a heading of 307° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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