FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
3,466 km
2,154 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,466 km
2,154 mi / 1,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
185°
south

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FIN MEL
Airport Name Finschhafen Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FIN MEL
ICAO Code AYFI YMML
City Buki Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 60 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -6.620000, 147.850000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Buki (FIN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,466 kilometers (2,154 miles / 1,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:31 in Buki, it's 16:31 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Buki (FIN) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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