AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
5,789 km
3,597 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,789 km
3,597 mi / 3,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL RDE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code AKL RDE
ICAO Code NZAA WASM
City Auckland Merdei-Papua Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 23 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Auckland (AKL) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 5,789 kilometers (3,597 miles / 3,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Auckland, it's 10:12 in Merdei-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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