BNE to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 1,381 km (858 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to BNE).
How far is it from Brisbane to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 1,381 km (858 mi, 746 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 BNE to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly southwest of BNE.
How is the BNE to MEL route written in code?
The pair is written BNE-MEL in IATA codes and YBBN-YMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brisbane International Airport is BNE (YBBN), Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML).
| BNE | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brisbane International Airport | Melbourne Airport |
| ICAO code | YBBN | YMML |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 434 ft |
| Rank by connections | #104 | #120 |
Both ICAO codes start with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEL sits 421 ft (128 m) higher than BNE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BNE to MEL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
| TT | Tiger Airways Australia | TGW | Go Cat | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, 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 Brisbane from Melbourne?
Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 1,381 km (858 mi, 746 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BNE to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between BNE and MEL takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from BNE?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly southwest of Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
Which airlines fly BNE to MEL?
3 airlines appear on the BNE-MEL route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tiger Airways Australia.
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