AKL to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 2,637 km (1,639 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 2,637 km (1,639 mi, 1,424 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly west of AKL.
How is the AKL to MEL route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-MEL in IATA codes and NZAA-YMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML).
| AKL | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Melbourne Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | YMML |
| Country | New Zealand | Australia |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 434 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #120 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; YMML starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEL sits 411 ft (125 m) higher than AKL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AKL to MEL
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MU, TN, US, VA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Melbourne?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 2,637 km (1,639 mi, 1,424 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and MEL takes about 3h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from AKL?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly west of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to MEL?
4 airlines appear on the AKL-MEL route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand.
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