MEL to OOL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is 1,330 km (826 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (OOL to MEL).
How far is it from Melbourne to Gold Coast?
The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is 1,330 km (826 mi, 718 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 MEL to OOL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. OOL is roughly northeast of MEL.
How is the MEL to OOL route written in code?
The pair is written MEL-OOL in IATA codes and YMML-YBCG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML), Gold Coast Airport is OOL (YBCG).
| MEL | OOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Melbourne Airport | Gold Coast Airport |
| ICAO code | YMML | YBCG |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #120 | #491 |
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.
OOL sits 413 ft (126 m) lower than MEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEL to OOL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| TT | Tiger Airways Australia | TGW | Go Cat | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: 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 Melbourne from Gold Coast?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) are 1,330 km (826 mi, 718 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEL to OOL?
A typical nonstop flight between MEL and OOL takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is OOL from MEL?
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) lies roughly northeast of Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Which airlines fly MEL to OOL?
2 airlines appear on the MEL-OOL route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Tiger Airways Australia.
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