MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,272 km
2,033 miles
MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
3,272 km
2,033 mi / 1,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL MKQ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Mopah Airport
IATA Code MEL MKQ
ICAO Code YMML WAKK
City Melbourne Merauke-Papua Island
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 434 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -8.520000, 140.420000

Melbourne (MEL) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia is 3,272 kilometers (2,033 miles / 1,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia 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 00:10 in Melbourne, it's 22:10 in Merauke-Papua Island.

The return flight from Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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