Distance From Nata Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Nata Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 6796 miles or 10937 kilometers or 5902 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 Nata ( Botswana ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nata and Melbourne takes around 15 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nata Airport, Nata, Botswana to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 15 hours 37 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		10937 km
Statute Miles		6796 miles
Nautical Miles		5902 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 37 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nata, Botswana and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Nata, Botswana and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Nata (Botswana) and Melbourne (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Melbourne time is 9 Hours ahead of Nata.

Location	Local Time
Nata (Botswana)	2025-04-04, 19:46:53 CAT
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-04-05, 04:46:53 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

Nata Airport ( / FBNT) Nata, Botswana

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia