KVG
Kavieng
Papua New Guinea
3,949 km
2,454 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,949 km
2,454 mi / 2,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
188°
south

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KVG MEL
Airport Name Kavieng Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KVG MEL
ICAO Code AYKV YMML
City Kavieng Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 7 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 150.810000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kavieng (KVG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kavieng Airport (KVG) in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,949 kilometers (2,454 miles / 2,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 20:59 in Kavieng, it's 21:59 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kavieng (KVG) follows a heading of 10° (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 Kavieng Airport (KVG) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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