MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,704 km
3,544 miles
MGS
Mangaia Island
CK
Distance
5,704 km
3,544 mi / 3,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
89°
east

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MEL MGS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Mangaia Island Airport
IATA Code MEL MGS
ICAO Code YMML NCMG
City Melbourne Mangaia Island
Country Australia CK
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 434 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -21.900000, -157.910000

Melbourne (MEL) to Mangaia Island (MGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) in Mangaia Island, CK is 5,704 kilometers (3,544 miles / 3,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Australia with CK. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Melbourne, it's 17:11 in Mangaia Island. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Mangaia Island (MGS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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