KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
3,632 km
2,257 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,632 km
2,257 mi / 1,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
204°
south southwest

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KWS MEL
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KWS MEL
ICAO Code AGKW YMML
City Kwailabesi Melbourne
Country Solomon Islands Australia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 26 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,632 kilometers (2,257 miles / 1,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Kwailabesi, it's 11:20 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 30° (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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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