MEL
Melbourne
Australia
6,175 km
3,837 miles
MHX
Manihiki Island
CK
Distance
6,175 km
3,837 mi / 3,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
75°
east northeast

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MEL MHX
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Manihiki Island Airport
IATA Code MEL MHX
ICAO Code YMML NCMH
City Melbourne Manihiki Island
Country Australia CK
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -10.380000, -161.000000

Melbourne (MEL) to Manihiki Island (MHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) in Manihiki Island, CK is 6,175 kilometers (3,837 miles / 3,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Melbourne, it's 08:48 in Manihiki Island. 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 Manihiki Island (MHX) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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