MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,482 km
2,163 miles
RUS
Marau
Solomon Islands
Distance
3,482 km
2,163 mi / 1,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
31°
north northeast

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MEL RUS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Marau Airport
IATA Code MEL RUS
ICAO Code YMML AGGU
City Melbourne Marau
Country Australia Solomon Islands
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -9.860000, 160.820000

Melbourne (MEL) to Marau (RUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Marau Airport (RUS) in Marau, Solomon Islands is 3,482 kilometers (2,163 miles / 1,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:27 in Melbourne, it's 23:27 in Marau.

The return flight from Marau (RUS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 205° (south 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 Marau Airport (RUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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