MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,409 km
3,361 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
5,409 km
3,361 mi / 2,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
39°
northeast

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MEL MTK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code MEL MTK
ICAO Code YMML NGMN
City Melbourne Makin Island
Country Australia Kiribati
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 3.370000, 172.990000

Melbourne (MEL) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 5,409 kilometers (3,361 miles / 2,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 12:19 in Melbourne, it's 13:19 in Makin Island.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 210° (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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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