MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,078 km
3,156 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
5,078 km
3,156 mi / 2,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL TBF
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code MEL TBF
ICAO Code YMML NGTE
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Kiribati
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 434 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 5,078 kilometers (3,156 miles / 2,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Melbourne, it's 01:59 in Tabiteuea North Airport.

The return flight from Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 214° (south southwest). 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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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