MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,931 km
2,443 miles
NBX
Nabire-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
3,931 km
2,443 mi / 2,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
344°
north northwest

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MEL NBX
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nabire Airport
IATA Code MEL NBX
ICAO Code YMML WABI
City Melbourne Nabire-Papua Island
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 434 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -3.370000, 135.500000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nabire Airport (NBX) in Nabire-Papua Island, Indonesia is 3,931 kilometers (2,443 miles / 2,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Melbourne, it's 02:28 in Nabire-Papua Island.

The return flight from Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). 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 Nabire Airport (NBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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