Lima to Merauke flights
Merauke lies 15,289 km (9,500 mi) south-west of Lima, +14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 20 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lima | Merauke | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Indonesia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 116,864 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | MKQ, 3 km out |
Clocks in Merauke are 14 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 20 h 21 min journey lands 34 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Merauke
Crossing from Peru into Indonesia: money changes from the Sol to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Merauke
Merauke is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mopah International Airport (MKQ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,070 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mopah International Airport (regional) | MKQ | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,070 ft | 10 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 15,289 km (9,500 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Merauke from Lima?
15,289 km (9,500 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Merauke by air?
About 20 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Merauke?
Merauke is 14 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jayapura against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Merauke flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Mopah International Airport (MKQ).
What currency do I need in Merauke?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.