MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,183 km
3,221 miles
MNK
Maiana
Kiribati
Distance
5,183 km
3,221 mi / 2,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
41°
northeast

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MEL MNK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Maiana Airport
IATA Code MEL MNK
ICAO Code YMML NGMA
City Melbourne Maiana
Country Australia Kiribati
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 434 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 1.000000, 173.030000

Melbourne (MEL) to Maiana (MNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Maiana Airport (MNK) in Maiana, Kiribati is 5,183 kilometers (3,221 miles / 2,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Melbourne, it's 14:55 in Maiana.

The return flight from Maiana (MNK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Maiana Airport (MNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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