MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,497 km
2,173 miles
MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
Distance
3,497 km
2,173 mi / 1,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
46°
northeast

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MEL MTV
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Mota Lava Airport
IATA Code MEL MTV
ICAO Code YMML NVSA
City Melbourne Ablow
Country Australia Vanuatu
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Efate
Elevation 434 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -13.670000, 167.710000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ablow (MTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu is 3,497 kilometers (2,173 miles / 1,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:39 in Melbourne, it's 13:39 in Ablow.

The return flight from Ablow (MTV) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 216° (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 Mota Lava Airport (MTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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