MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,570 km
2,218 miles
SXK
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Indonesia
Distance
3,570 km
2,218 mi / 1,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
334°
north northwest

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MEL SXK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Saumlaki Airport
IATA Code MEL SXK
ICAO Code YMML WAPI
City Melbourne Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 434 ft 218 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -7.990000, 131.310000

Melbourne (MEL) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 3,570 kilometers (2,218 miles / 1,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 13:43 in Melbourne, it's 11:43 in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island.

The return flight from Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 160° (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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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