MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
3,507 km
2,179 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,507 km
2,179 mi / 1,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
178°
south

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MDU MEL
Airport Name Mendi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code MDU MEL
ICAO Code AYMN YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,680 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -6.150000, 143.660000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Mendi Airport (MDU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,507 kilometers (2,179 miles / 1,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 09:42 in Mendi Airport, it's 10:42 in Melbourne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,246 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Mendi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Mendi Airport (MDU) follows a heading of 358° (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 Mendi Airport (MDU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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