There is 1 way to get from Melbourne to Kokoda by plane or car
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Popondetta Airport (PNP) flights
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The distance between Melbourne and Kokoda is 3339 km.
It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Melbourne to Kokoda, including transfers.
Kokoda is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 11:12 AM in Melbourne and 10:12 AM in Kokoda.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kokoda, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Kokoda. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Popondetta Airport (PNP), then drive to Kokoda.
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Popondetta Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Popondetta Airport via Sydney, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
- Website
- pngair.com.pg
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Popondetta Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
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