MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,660 km
3,517 miles
RNU
Ranau
Malaysia
Distance
5,660 km
3,517 mi / 3,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL RNU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Ranau Airport
IATA Code MEL RNU
ICAO Code YMML WBKR
City Melbourne Ranau
Country Australia Malaysia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kuching
Elevation 434 ft 1,800 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 5.950000, 116.670000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ranau (RNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Ranau Airport (RNU) in Ranau, Malaysia is 5,660 kilometers (3,517 miles / 3,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Malaysia. 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 06:57 in Melbourne, it's 03:57 in Ranau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,366 feet between the two airports. Ranau Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Ranau (RNU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 151° (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 Ranau Airport (RNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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