MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,299 km
2,050 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,299 km
2,050 mi / 1,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL OPU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code MEL OPU
ICAO Code YMML AYBM
City Melbourne Balimo
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Melbourne (MEL) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 3,299 kilometers (2,050 miles / 1,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 03:15 in Melbourne, it's 02:15 in Balimo.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 177° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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