CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,980 km
3,095 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,980 km
3,095 mi / 2,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC MKQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code CHC MKQ
ICAO Code NZCH WAKK
City Christchurch Merauke-Papua Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 123 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Christchurch (CHC) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 4,980 kilometers (3,095 miles / 2,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 23:10 in Christchurch, it's 19:10 in Merauke-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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