Makassar to Merauke (UPG–MKQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,451 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 12m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JT948
JT Lion
738
2:35 AM
WITA TD
7:05 AM
WIT
3h 30m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JT1948
JT Lion
738
2:35 AM
WITA TD
7:05 AM
WIT
3h 30m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JT949
JT Lion
738
7:45 AM
WIT TM
10:00 AM
WITA
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JT1949
JT Lion
738
7:45 AM
WIT TMAIN
9:55 AM
WITA
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
DJJ Sentani 5h 55m IDJTQG EYGAJT Sentani (DJJ) to Merauke flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Makassar to Merauke
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,451 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

UPG–MKQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lion Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,451 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop UPG–MKQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JT Lion Air 14 738 3h30
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – JT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JT (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, UPG to MKQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UPG to MKQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Merauke is 1 hour ahead of Makassar.
UPG: WITA · MKQ: WIT

When it's 6:00 PM in Makassar, it's 7:00 PM in Merauke.
Distance & Flight Time
1,451 mi / 2,335 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.

UPG–MKQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Makassar to Merauke route.
Route details
Distance1,451 mi / 2,335 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: UPG
IATA / ICAOUPG / WAAA
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: MKQ
IATA / ICAOMKQ / WAKK
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UPG to MKQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Mopah International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,451 miles.
1 airline operates flights from UPG to MKQ: Lion Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dortheys Hiyo Eluay.
Merauke is 1 hour ahead of Makassar.
Yes, return flights from MKQ to UPG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from UPG to MKQ

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) and Mopah International Airport (MKQ) are connected by nonstop service from Lion Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

UPG to MKQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UPG to MKQ is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,451 miles (2,335 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dortheys Hiyo Eluay. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.