MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,633 km
2,257 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,633 km
2,257 mi / 1,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL TFM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code MEL TFM
ICAO Code YMML AYTE
City Melbourne Telefomin
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Melbourne (MEL) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 3,633 kilometers (2,257 miles / 1,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:17 in Melbourne, it's 02:17 in Telefomin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,516 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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