IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
3,160 km
1,964 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,160 km
1,964 mi / 1,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
223°
southwest

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IPA MEL
Airport Name Ipota Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IPA MEL
ICAO Code NVVI YMML
City Ipota Melbourne
Country Vanuatu Australia
Timezone Pacific/Efate Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 23 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -18.860000, 169.280000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ipota (IPA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,160 kilometers (1,964 miles / 1,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:54 in Ipota, it's 02:54 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Ipota (IPA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Ipota Airport (IPA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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