KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
3,512 km
2,182 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,512 km
2,182 mi / 1,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
184°
south

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KBM MEL
Airport Name Kabwum Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBM MEL
ICAO Code AYKB YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,450 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -6.160000, 147.190000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kabwum (KBM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,512 kilometers (2,182 miles / 1,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 23:56 in Kabwum, it's 00:56 in Melbourne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,016 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Kabwum.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 4° (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 Kabwum (KBM) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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