# Distance from Bangkok (BKK) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ)

> 5,026 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,026 km / 3,123 mi / 2,714 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 117° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Thailand) → Indonesia
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 07:17 in Bangkok, it's 09:17 in Merauke-Papua Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 5 ft (MKQ is higher than BKK)

## Airports

### [Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bkk-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport/1ef266df-f511-6042-a32f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bangkok, Thailand
- ICAO: VTBS
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 13.680000, 100.750000
- Elevation: 5 ft

### [Mopah Airport (MKQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mkq-merauke-papua-island-mopah-airport/1ef266df-f977-6258-ad1e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia
- ICAO: WAKK
- Timezone: Asia/Jayapura
- Coordinates: -8.520000, 140.420000
- Elevation: 10 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:17 in Bangkok, it's 09:17 in Merauke-Papua Island.

## Related

- [Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bkk-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport/1ef266df-f511-6042-a32f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mopah Airport (MKQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mkq-merauke-papua-island-mopah-airport/1ef266df-f977-6258-ad1e-06bb2780ed98)
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