Distance From Kaetsu Hospital Heliport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Kaetsu Hospital Heliport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 5228 miles or 8413 kilometers or 4540 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 Niigata ( Japan ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and Melbourne takes around 12 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kaetsu Hospital Heliport, Niigata, Japan to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 12 hours 1 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		8413 km
Statute Miles		5228 miles
Nautical Miles		4540 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 1 minutes

Kaetsu Hospital Heliport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

Location of Kaetsu Hospital Heliport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Niigata to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Niigata, Japan and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Niigata (Japan) and Melbourne (Australia) is 2 Hours.
Melbourne time is 2 Hours ahead of Niigata.

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2025-12-16, 11:24:54 JST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 13:24:54 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

Kaetsu Hospital Heliport ( / ) Niigata, Japan

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia