MEL
Melbourne
Australia
4,029 km
2,504 miles
ZRM
Sarmi-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,029 km
2,504 mi / 2,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
350°
north

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MEL ZRM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sarmi Airport
IATA Code MEL ZRM
ICAO Code YMML WAJI
City Melbourne Sarmi-Papua Island
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 434 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -1.870000, 138.750000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sarmi Airport (ZRM) in Sarmi-Papua Island, Indonesia is 4,029 kilometers (2,504 miles / 2,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Melbourne, it's 18:11 in Sarmi-Papua Island.

The return flight from Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 172° (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 Sarmi Airport (ZRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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