KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
3,658 km
2,273 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,658 km
2,273 mi / 1,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
196°
south southwest

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KIE MEL
Airport Name Aropa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KIE MEL
ICAO Code AYIQ YMML
City Kieta Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 10 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kieta (KIE) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,658 kilometers (2,273 miles / 1,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 03:01 in Kieta, it's 03:01 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 20° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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