FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
7,572 km
4,705 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,572 km
4,705 mi / 4,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
235°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

FGU MEL
Airport Name Fangatau Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FGU MEL
ICAO Code NTGB YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 9 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -15.820000, -140.890000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,572 kilometers (4,705 miles / 4,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:10 in Fangatau Airport, it's 10:10 in Melbourne. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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