MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,412 km
2,120 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,412 km
2,120 mi / 1,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
north

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MEL WAO
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code MEL WAO
ICAO Code YMML AYWB
City Melbourne Wabo
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 3,412 kilometers (2,120 miles / 1,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 01:44 in Melbourne, it's 00:44 in Wabo.

The return flight from Wabo (WAO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 180° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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