MEL
Melbourne
Australia
6,490 km
4,033 miles
RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
6,490 km
4,033 mi / 3,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

MEL RVV
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Raivavae Airport
IATA Code MEL RVV
ICAO Code YMML NTAV
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 434 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -23.890000, -147.660000

Melbourne (MEL) to Raivavae Airport (RVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia is 6,490 kilometers (4,033 miles / 3,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 04:52 in Melbourne, it's 07:52 in Raivavae 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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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