MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,247 km
2,018 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,247 km
2,018 mi / 1,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
north

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MEL WTP
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code MEL WTP
ICAO Code YMML AYWT
City Melbourne Fatima Mission
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Melbourne (MEL) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 3,247 kilometers (2,018 miles / 1,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 18:53 in Melbourne, it's 17:53 in Fatima Mission.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,766 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 184° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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