MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,298 km
3,292 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
5,298 km
3,292 mi / 2,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
40°
northeast

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MEL MZK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code MEL MZK
ICAO Code YMML NGMK
City Melbourne Marakei
Country Australia Kiribati
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 434 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 2.060000, 173.270000

Melbourne (MEL) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 5,298 kilometers (3,292 miles / 2,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:42 in Melbourne, it's 07:42 in Marakei.

The return flight from Marakei (MZK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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