MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,227 km
3,248 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
5,227 km
3,248 mi / 2,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL TRW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code MEL TRW
ICAO Code YMML NGTA
City Melbourne Tarawa
Country Australia Kiribati
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 434 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 1.380000, 173.150000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 5,227 kilometers (3,248 miles / 2,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Melbourne, it's 01:23 in Tarawa.

The return flight from Tarawa (TRW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 211° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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