KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,201 km
7,581 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,201 km
7,581 mi / 6,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
100°
east

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Airport Comparison

KGL MKQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code KGL MKQ
ICAO Code HRYR WAKK
City Kigali Merauke-Papua Island
Country Rwanda Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Kigali (KGL) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,201 kilometers (7,581 miles / 6,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Kigali, it's 11:46 in Merauke-Papua Island. With a 7-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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Mopah Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Mopah Airport (MKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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