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Flight Distance from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Melbourne (MEL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
TBUNFTF
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fua'amotu International Airport
Great Circle Path
4,241 km2,635 miles • 2,290 NM
Destination Airport
YMMLMEL
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Direct Distance
4,241 km
2,635 Statute Miles
2,290 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
5h 29m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
382 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
235° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
5h 29m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 7m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
8h 39m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 TO→🇦🇺 Australia
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU)
- City / Country: Nuku'alofa, Tonga
- ICAO Code: NFTF
- Coordinates: -21.2414°, -175.1492°
- Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
- Elevation: 126 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
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