GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
6,480 km
4,026 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
6,480 km
4,026 mi / 3,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
137°
southeast

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GNS MEL
Airport Name Binaka Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GNS MEL
ICAO Code WIMB YMML
City Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island Melbourne
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 20 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 1.170000, 97.700000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 6,480 kilometers (4,026 miles / 3,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Indonesia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:06 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, it's 09:06 in Melbourne. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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