AAU
Asau
Samoa
4,978 km
3,093 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
4,978 km
3,093 mi / 2,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
229°
southwest

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AAU MEL
Airport Name Asau Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AAU MEL
ICAO Code NSAU YMML
City Asau Melbourne
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Asau (AAU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 4,978 kilometers (3,093 miles / 2,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Asau, it's 23:54 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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