MEL
Melbourne
Australia
4,248 km
2,640 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
4,248 km
2,640 mi / 2,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL RTA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code MEL RTA
ICAO Code YMML NFNR
City Melbourne Rotuma
Country Australia Fiji
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 434 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Melbourne (MEL) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 4,248 kilometers (2,640 miles / 2,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Melbourne, it's 04:04 in Rotuma.

The return flight from Rotuma (RTA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 223° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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