RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,704 km
7,273 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,704 km
7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RDE YYC
Airport Name Merdei Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code RDE YYC
ICAO Code WASM CYYC
City Merdei-Papua Island Calgary
Country Indonesia Canada
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Edmonton
Elevation 425 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -1.580000, 133.330000 51.110000, -114.020000

Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,704 kilometers (7,273 miles / 6,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:48 in Merdei-Papua Island, it's 17:48 in Calgary. With a 16-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 3,132 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Merdei Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Merdei Airport (RDE) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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