DRW to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 3,132 km (1,946 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 25m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to DRW).
How far is it from Darwin to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 3,132 km (1,946 mi, 1,691 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 DRW to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly southeast of DRW.
Airlines flying DRW to MEL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Darwin from Melbourne?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 3,132 km (1,946 mi, 1,691 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DRW to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between DRW and MEL takes about 4h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from DRW?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly southeast of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW).
Which airlines fly DRW to MEL?
3 airlines appear on the DRW-MEL route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia.
Related routes
Other routes from Darwin (DRW):
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