MBU
Mbambanakira
Solomon Islands
3,449 km
2,143 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,449 km
2,143 mi / 1,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
203°
south southwest

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MBU MEL
Airport Name Babanakira Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code MBU MEL
ICAO Code AGGI YMML
City Mbambanakira Melbourne
Country Solomon Islands Australia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -9.750000, 159.840000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Mbambanakira (MBU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Babanakira Airport (MBU) in Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,449 kilometers (2,143 miles / 1,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 03:02 in Mbambanakira, it's 03:02 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Mbambanakira (MBU) 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 Babanakira Airport (MBU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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