MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,626 km
2,253 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
3,626 km
2,253 mi / 1,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
26°
north northeast

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MEL VAO
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code MEL VAO
ICAO Code YMML AGGV
City Melbourne Suavanao
Country Australia Solomon Islands
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Melbourne (MEL) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 3,626 kilometers (2,253 miles / 1,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:10 in Melbourne, it's 13:10 in Suavanao.

The return flight from Suavanao (VAO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 201° (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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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