MEL
Melbourne
Australia
4,189 km
2,603 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
4,189 km
2,603 mi / 2,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL VBV
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code MEL VBV
ICAO Code YMML NFVB
City Melbourne Vanua Balavu
Country Australia Fiji
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 434 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Melbourne (MEL) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 4,189 kilometers (2,603 miles / 2,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:00 in Melbourne, it's 09:00 in Vanua Balavu.

The return flight from Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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