DPS to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 4,381 km (2,722 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to DPS).
How far is it from Kuta, Badung to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 4,381 km (2,722 mi, 2,366 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 DPS to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly southeast of DPS.
How is the DPS to MEL route written in code?
The pair is written DPS-MEL in IATA codes and WADD-YMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is DPS (WADD), Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML).
| DPS | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport | Melbourne Airport |
| ICAO code | WADD | YMML |
| Country | Indonesia | Australia |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 434 ft |
| Rank by connections | #165 | #120 |
WADD starts with W, the ICAO prefix for the Malay Archipelago; YMML starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEL sits 420 ft (128 m) higher than DPS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DPS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Garuda Indonesia | GIA | Indonesia | Active |
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| VA | Virgin Australia | VOZ | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF.
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 Kuta, Badung from Melbourne?
Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 4,381 km (2,722 mi, 2,366 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DPS to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between DPS and MEL takes about 6h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from DPS?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly southeast of Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).
Which airlines fly DPS to MEL?
3 airlines appear on the DPS-MEL route in the open dataset, including Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia.
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