MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,793 km
2,357 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
3,793 km
2,357 mi / 2,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
317°
northwest

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MEL SAU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code MEL SAU
ICAO Code YMML WRKS
City Melbourne Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Makassar
Elevation 434 ft 530 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 3,793 kilometers (2,357 miles / 2,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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.

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 18:11 in Melbourne, it's 15:11 in Sawu-Sawu Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 147° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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