MDC
Manado-Celebes Island
Indonesia
4,818 km
2,994 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
4,818 km
2,994 mi / 2,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
157°
south southeast

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MDC MEL
Airport Name Sam Ratulangi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code MDC MEL
ICAO Code WAMM YMML
City Manado-Celebes Island Melbourne
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Makassar Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 264 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 1.550000, 124.930000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Manado-Celebes Island (MDC) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) in Manado-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 4,818 kilometers (2,994 miles / 2,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Indonesia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Manado-Celebes Island, it's 02:41 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Manado-Celebes Island (MDC) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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