MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,138 km
5,057 miles
UAH
Ua Huka
French Polynesia
Distance
8,138 km
5,057 mi / 4,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
88°
east

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MEL UAH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Ua Huka Airport
IATA Code MEL UAH
ICAO Code YMML NTMU
City Melbourne Ua Huka
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 434 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -8.940000, -139.550000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ua Huka (UAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Ua Huka Airport (UAH) in Ua Huka, French Polynesia is 8,138 kilometers (5,057 miles / 4,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:44 in Melbourne, it's 17:14 in Ua Huka. With a 20.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ua Huka (UAH) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Ua Huka Airport (UAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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