# Distance from Alofi (IUE) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 4,826 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,826 km / 2,999 mi / 2,606 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 235° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 78° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (NU) → Australia
- **Time difference**: +21h (When it's 14:29 in Alofi, it's 11:29 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 225 ft (MEL is higher than IUE)

## Airports

### [Niue International Airport (IUE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iue-alofi-niue-international-airport/1ef266df-7122-6d1c-ad7f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alofi, NU
- ICAO: NIUE
- Timezone: Pacific/Niue
- Coordinates: -19.080000, -169.930000
- Elevation: 209 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:29 in Alofi, it's 11:29 in Melbourne.
With a 21-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Niue International Airport (IUE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iue-alofi-niue-international-airport/1ef266df-7122-6d1c-ad7f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)