MEL to NAN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nadi International Airport (NAN) is 3,866 km (2,402 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NAN to MEL).
How far is it from Melbourne to Nadi?
The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) is 3,866 km (2,402 mi, 2,087 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from MEL to NAN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NAN is roughly northeast of MEL.
How is the MEL to NAN route written in code?
The pair is written MEL-NAN in IATA codes and YMML-NFFN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML), Nadi International Airport is NAN (NFFN).
| MEL | NAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Melbourne Airport | Nadi International Airport |
| ICAO code | YMML | NFFN |
| Country | Australia | Fiji |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 59 ft |
| Rank by connections | #120 | #365 |
YMML starts with Y, the ICAO prefix for Australia; NFFN starts with N, the prefix for the South Pacific. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NAN sits 375 ft (114 m) lower than MEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEL to NAN
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Air Pacific | FJI | Pacific | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF, VA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Nadi?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) are 3,866 km (2,402 mi, 2,087 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEL to NAN?
A typical nonstop flight between MEL and NAN takes about 5h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NAN from MEL?
Nadi International Airport (NAN) lies roughly northeast of Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Which airlines fly MEL to NAN?
1 airline appear on the MEL-NAN route in the open dataset, including Air Pacific.
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