CHY
Choiseul Bay Airport
Solomon Islands
3,635 km
2,259 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,635 km
2,259 mi / 1,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
197°
south southwest

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CHY MEL
Airport Name Choiseul Bay Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CHY MEL
ICAO Code AGGC YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Solomon Islands Australia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -6.710000, 156.400000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,635 kilometers (2,259 miles / 1,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 22:29 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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