MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,434 km
2,134 miles
WOA
Wonenara
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,434 km
2,134 mi / 1,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MEL WOA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wonenara Airport
IATA Code MEL WOA
ICAO Code YMML AYWO
City Melbourne Wonenara
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 5,028 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -6.800000, 145.890000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wonenara (WOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wonenara Airport (WOA) in Wonenara, Papua New Guinea is 3,434 kilometers (2,134 miles / 1,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 00:03 in Melbourne, it's 23:03 in Wonenara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,594 feet between the two airports. Wonenara Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wonenara (WOA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 182° (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 Wonenara Airport (WOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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