DAU
Daru
Papua New Guinea
3,182 km
1,977 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,182 km
1,977 mi / 1,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
177°
south

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DAU MEL
Airport Name Daru Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DAU MEL
ICAO Code AYDU YMML
City Daru Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 20 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -9.090000, 143.210000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Daru (DAU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daru Airport (DAU) in Daru, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,182 kilometers (1,977 miles / 1,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 06:44 in Daru, it's 07:44 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Daru (DAU) follows a heading of 357° (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 Daru Airport (DAU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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