IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,437 km
7,728 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,437 km
7,728 mi / 6,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
82°
east

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Airport Comparison

IST MKQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code IST MKQ
ICAO Code LTFM WAKK
City Istanbul Merauke-Papua Island
Country Turkey Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Istanbul (IST) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,437 kilometers (7,728 miles / 6,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Turkey with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in Istanbul, it's 19:27 in Merauke-Papua Island. With a 6-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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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