MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,073 km
3,152 miles
TSU
Tabiteuea South
Kiribati
Distance
5,073 km
3,152 mi / 2,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
45°
northeast

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MEL TSU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tabiteuea South Airport
IATA Code MEL TSU
ICAO Code YMML NGTS
City Melbourne Tabiteuea South
Country Australia Kiribati
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -1.470000, 175.060000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tabiteuea South (TSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) in Tabiteuea South, Kiribati is 5,073 kilometers (3,152 miles / 2,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 16:52 in Melbourne, it's 17:52 in Tabiteuea South.

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

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