MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,211 km
1,995 miles
TFI
Tufi
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,211 km
1,995 mi / 1,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MEL TFI
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tufi Airport
IATA Code MEL TFI
ICAO Code YMML AYTU
City Melbourne Tufi
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -9.080000, 149.320000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tufi (TFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tufi Airport (TFI) in Tufi, Papua New Guinea is 3,211 kilometers (1,995 miles / 1,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 12:53 in Melbourne, it's 11:53 in Tufi.

The return flight from Tufi (TFI) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 187° (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 Tufi Airport (TFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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