MUC
Munich
Germany
12,409 km
7,711 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,409 km
7,711 mi / 6,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
66°
east northeast

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MUC RDE
Airport Name Munich International Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code MUC RDE
ICAO Code EDDM WASM
City Munich Merdei-Papua Island
Country Germany Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,487 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Munich (MUC) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,409 kilometers (7,711 miles / 6,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:05 in Munich, it's 19:05 in Merdei-Papua Island. With a 8-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 1,062 feet between the two airports. Merdei Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 322° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) and Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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