MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,369 km
4,579 miles
UOA
Mururoa Atoll
French Polynesia
Distance
7,369 km
4,579 mi / 3,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

MEL UOA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Mururoa Atoll Airport
IATA Code MEL UOA
ICAO Code YMML NTTX
City Melbourne Mururoa Atoll
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 434 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -21.870000, -138.920000

Melbourne (MEL) to Mururoa Atoll (UOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) in Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia is 7,369 kilometers (4,579 miles / 3,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 06:16 in Melbourne, it's 09:16 in Mururoa Atoll. 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 Mururoa Atoll (UOA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 237° (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 Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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