MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,229 km
2,006 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,229 km
2,006 mi / 1,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
north

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MEL PNP
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code MEL PNP
ICAO Code YMML AYGR
City Melbourne Popondetta
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Melbourne (MEL) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 3,229 kilometers (2,006 miles / 1,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 12:17 in Melbourne, it's 11:17 in Popondetta.

The return flight from Popondetta (PNP) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 186° (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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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