MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,032 km
4,369 miles
RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
7,032 km
4,369 mi / 3,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
89°
east

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MEL RGI
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Rangiroa Airport
IATA Code MEL RGI
ICAO Code YMML NTTG
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 434 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -14.950000, -147.660000

Melbourne (MEL) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia is 7,032 kilometers (4,369 miles / 3,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 01:59 in Melbourne, it's 04:59 in Rangiroa 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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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