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

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739
2:25 AM
WITA TD
6:55 AM
WIT
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JT Lion
738
2:25 AM
WITA TD
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739
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WIT TMAIN
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WITA
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738
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Makassar to Merauke
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,451 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

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 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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, 739 3h30-3h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – JT
739 Boeing 737-900 – JT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JT (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UPG to MKQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DJJ ~16h 47m
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.
Know before you go

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 to 3h 35m.
Facts

UPG–MKQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Makassar to Merauke route.
Route details
Distance1,451 mi / 2,335 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: UPG
Full nameSultan Hasanuddin International Airport
IATA / ICAOUPG / WAAA
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: MKQ
Full nameMopah International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKQ / WAKK
TimezoneAsia/Jayapura
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UPG to MKQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Mopah International Airport take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,451 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lion Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from UPG to MKQ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DJJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. 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 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DJJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.