Distance From Candaraman Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Candaraman Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 3633 miles or 5846 kilometers or 3155 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Balabac ( Philippines ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balabac and Melbourne takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Candaraman Airport, Balabac, Philippines to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 8 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MEL

Kilometers		5846 km
Statute Miles		3633 miles
Nautical Miles		3155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

Candaraman Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

Location of Candaraman Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Balabac to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Balabac, Philippines and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Balabac, Philippines and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Balabac (Philippines) and Melbourne (Australia) is 3 Hours.
Melbourne time is 3 Hours ahead of Balabac.

Location	Local Time
Balabac (Philippines)	2026-10-28, 22:42:10 PST
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-10-29, 01:42:10 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Candaraman Airport ( / ) Balabac, Philippines

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia