CXI
Banana
Kiribati
7,384 km
4,588 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,384 km
4,588 mi / 3,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Kiritimati
Heading
227°
southwest

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CXI MEL
Airport Name Cassidy International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CXI MEL
ICAO Code PLCH YMML
City Banana Melbourne
Country Kiribati Australia
Timezone Pacific/Kiritimati Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 1.990000, -157.350000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Banana (CXI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,384 kilometers (4,588 miles / 3,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:59 in Banana, it's 04:59 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Banana (CXI) follows a heading of 67° (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 Cassidy International Airport (CXI) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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