Distance From Washington Island Airstrip to Melbourne International Airport, TNQ - MEL Distance

The distance from Washington Island Airstrip (TNQ) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 4568 miles or 7351 kilometers or 3967 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 Teraina ( Kiribati ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Teraina and Melbourne takes around 10 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Washington Island Airstrip, Teraina, Kiribati to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 10 hours 30 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 • TNQ - MEL

Kilometers		7351 km
Statute Miles		4568 miles
Nautical Miles		3967 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 30 minutes

Washington Island Airstrip to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - TNQ to MEL Flight Path

Location of Washington Island Airstrip & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Teraina to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Teraina, Kiribati and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Teraina, Kiribati and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TNQ - MEL

Time difference between Teraina (Kiribati) and Melbourne (Australia) is 3 Hours.
Melbourne time is 3 Hours behind Teraina.

Location	Local Time
Teraina (Kiribati)	2026-03-18, 21:36:22 +14
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-03-18, 18:36:22 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

Washington Island Airstrip (TNQ / PLWN) Teraina, Kiribati

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia