ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
5,260 km
3,269 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
5,260 km
3,269 mi / 2,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
211°
south southwest

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ABF MEL
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ABF MEL
ICAO Code NGAB YMML
City Abaiang Melbourne
Country Kiribati Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Abaiang (ABF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 5,260 kilometers (3,269 miles / 2,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:13 in Abaiang, it's 19:13 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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