MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,172 km
3,214 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
5,172 km
3,214 mi / 2,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
46°
northeast

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MEL NIG
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code MEL NIG
ICAO Code YMML NGNU
City Melbourne Nikunau
Country Australia Kiribati
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 434 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 5,172 kilometers (3,214 miles / 2,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 00:04 in Melbourne, it's 01:04 in Nikunau.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 215° (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 Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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