MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,520 km
2,187 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,520 km
2,187 mi / 1,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
355°
north

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MEL SBE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code MEL SBE
ICAO Code YMML AYSA
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 465 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Melbourne (MEL) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 3,520 kilometers (2,187 miles / 1,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Melbourne, it's 00:16 in Suabi Airport.

The return flight from Suabi Airport (SBE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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