EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
13,868 km
8,617 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,868 km
8,617 mi / 7,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
45°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

EDI MKQ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code EDI MKQ
ICAO Code EGPH WAKK
City Edinburgh Merauke-Papua Island
Country United Kingdom Indonesia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 135 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,868 kilometers (8,617 miles / 7,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:33 in Edinburgh, it's 10:33 in Merauke-Papua Island. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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