MKQ
Merauke-Papua Island
Indonesia
12,385 km
7,696 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,385 km
7,696 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MKQ RIX
Airport Name Mopah Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MKQ RIX
ICAO Code WAKK EVRA
City Merauke-Papua Island Riga
Country Indonesia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/Riga
Elevation 10 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -8.520000, 140.420000 56.920000, 23.970000

Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,385 kilometers (7,696 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:54 in Merauke-Papua Island, it's 10:54 in Riga. 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.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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