MEL
Melbourne
Australia
4,182 km
2,599 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,182 km
2,599 mi / 2,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL RDE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code MEL RDE
ICAO Code YMML WASM
City Melbourne Merdei-Papua Island
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 434 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Melbourne (MEL) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 4,182 kilometers (2,599 miles / 2,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:33 in Melbourne, it's 14:33 in Merdei-Papua Island.

The return flight from Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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