# Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA)

> 7,190 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,190 km / 4,468 mi / 3,882 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 90° (east)
- **Return heading**: 235° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → French Polynesia
- **Time difference**: -20h (When it's 08:31 in Melbourne, it's 12:31 in Aratika Nord Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 424 ft (RKA 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

### [Aratika Nord Airport (RKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rka-aratika-nord-airport/1ef266df-739a-6612-a35b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTKK
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -15.490000, -145.470000
- Elevation: 10 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:31 in Melbourne, it's 12:31 in Aratika Nord Airport.
With a 20-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Aratika Nord Airport (RKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rka-aratika-nord-airport/1ef266df-739a-6612-a35b-06bb2780ed98)
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