GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,383 km
10,180 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,383 km
10,180 mi / 8,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
193°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU MKQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code GRU MKQ
ICAO Code SBGR WAKK
City Sao Paulo Merauke-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,459 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,383 kilometers (10,180 miles / 8,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 19:35 in Merauke-Papua Island. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,449 feet between the two airports. Mopah Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 168° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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