MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,961 km
2,461 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,961 km
2,461 mi / 2,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
12°
north northeast

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MEL NIS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code MEL NIS
ICAO Code YMML AYSE
City Melbourne Simberi Island
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Melbourne (MEL) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 3,961 kilometers (2,461 miles / 2,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Melbourne, it's 21:57 in Simberi Island.

The return flight from Simberi Island (NIS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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