MAU
Maupiti Airport
French Polynesia
6,535 km
4,061 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
6,535 km
4,061 mi / 3,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
236°
southwest

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MAU MEL
Airport Name Maupiti Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code MAU MEL
ICAO Code NTTP YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 15 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -16.430000, -152.240000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Maupiti Airport (MAU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maupiti Airport (MAU) in Maupiti Airport, French Polynesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 6,535 kilometers (4,061 miles / 3,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:41 in Maupiti Airport, it's 06:41 in Melbourne. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Maupiti Airport (MAU) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maupiti Airport (MAU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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