# Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Ringi Cove (RIN)

> 3,510 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,510 km / 2,181 mi / 1,895 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 24° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 199° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → Solomon Islands
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 06:09 in Melbourne, it's 07:09 in Ringi Cove)
- **Elevation difference**: 434 ft (RIN is lower than MEL)

## Airports

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

### [Ringi Cove Airport (RIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rin-ringi-cove-ringi-cove-airport/1ef266de-98a4-622e-8c34-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ringi Cove, Solomon Islands
- ICAO: AGRC
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Coordinates: -8.130000, 157.140000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:09 in Melbourne, it's 07:09 in Ringi Cove.

## Related

- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ringi Cove Airport (RIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rin-ringi-cove-ringi-cove-airport/1ef266de-98a4-622e-8c34-06bb2780ed98)
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