MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,851 km
2,393 miles
WAR
Waris-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
3,851 km
2,393 mi / 2,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
353°
north

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MEL WAR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Waris Airport
IATA Code MEL WAR
ICAO Code YMML WAJR
City Melbourne Waris-Papua Island
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 434 ft 1 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -3.220000, 140.980000

Melbourne (MEL) to Waris-Papua Island (WAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Waris Airport (WAR) in Waris-Papua Island, Indonesia is 3,851 kilometers (2,393 miles / 2,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:14 in Melbourne, it's 01:14 in Waris-Papua Island.

The return flight from Waris-Papua Island (WAR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 175° (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 Waris Airport (WAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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