KRI
Kikori
Papua New Guinea
3,364 km
2,090 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,364 km
2,090 mi / 1,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
179°
south

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KRI MEL
Airport Name Kikori Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KRI MEL
ICAO Code AYKK YMML
City Kikori Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 50 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -7.420000, 144.250000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kikori (KRI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kikori Airport (KRI) in Kikori, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,364 kilometers (2,090 miles / 1,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 17:59 in Kikori, it's 18:59 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kikori (KRI) follows a heading of 359° (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 Kikori Airport (KRI) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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