CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
3,519 km
2,187 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,519 km
2,187 mi / 1,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
180°
south

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CMU MEL
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CMU MEL
ICAO Code AYCH YMML
City Kundiawa Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,974 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,519 kilometers (2,187 miles / 1,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Kundiawa, it's 01:23 in Melbourne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,540 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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