Distance From Mopah International Airport to İstanbul Airport, MKQ - IST Distance

The distance from Mopah International Airport (MKQ) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 7729 miles or 12438 kilometers or 6712 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Merauke ( Indonesia ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merauke and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 17 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport, Merauke, Indonesia to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 17 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MKQ - IST

Kilometers		12438 km
Statute Miles		7729 miles
Nautical Miles		6712 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 46 minutes

Mopah International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - MKQ to IST Flight Path

Location of Mopah International Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Merauke to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Merauke, Indonesia and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Merauke, Indonesia and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKQ - IST

Time difference between Merauke (Indonesia) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 6 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 6 Hours behind Merauke.

Location	Local Time
Merauke (Indonesia)	2026-09-24, 06:39:37 WIT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-09-24, 00:39:37 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mopah International Airport (MKQ / WAKK) Merauke, Indonesia

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey