# Distance from Manama (BAH) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE)

> 9,359 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,359 km / 5,815 mi / 5,053 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 95° (east)
- **Return heading**: 297° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bahrain) → Indonesia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 20:23 in Manama, it's 02:23 in Merdei-Papua Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 419 ft (RDE is higher than BAH)

## Airports

### [Bahrain International Airport (BAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bah-manama-bahrain-international-airport/1ef266df-7905-6a66-b70c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Manama, Bahrain
- ICAO: OBBI
- Timezone: Asia/Bahrain
- Coordinates: 26.270000, 50.630000
- Elevation: 6 ft

### [Merdei Airport (RDE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rde-merdei-papua-island-merdei-airport/1ef266df-fab3-64fa-8d6b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia
- ICAO: WASM
- Timezone: Asia/Jayapura
- Coordinates: -1.580000, 133.330000
- Elevation: 425 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:23 in Manama, it's 02:23 in Merdei-Papua Island.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bahrain International Airport (BAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bah-manama-bahrain-international-airport/1ef266df-7905-6a66-b70c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Merdei Airport (RDE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rde-merdei-papua-island-merdei-airport/1ef266df-fab3-64fa-8d6b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)