MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,794 km
4,843 miles
REA
Reao Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
7,794 km
4,843 mi / 4,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
98°
east

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MEL REA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Reao Airport
IATA Code MEL REA
ICAO Code YMML NTGE
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 434 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -18.470000, -136.440000

Melbourne (MEL) to Reao Airport (REA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Reao Airport (REA) in Reao Airport, French Polynesia is 7,794 kilometers (4,843 miles / 4,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Melbourne, it's 09:18 in Reao Airport. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Reao Airport (REA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 236° (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 Reao Airport (REA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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