AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
3,555 km
2,209 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,555 km
2,209 mi / 1,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
205°
south southwest

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AFT MEL
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AFT MEL
ICAO Code AGAF YMML
City Bila Melbourne
Country Solomon Islands Australia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 23 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bila (AFT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,555 kilometers (2,209 miles / 1,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Bila, it's 20:01 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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