MEL to PER: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth International Airport (PER) is 2,700 km (1,678 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PER to MEL).
How far is it from Melbourne to Perth?
The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Perth International Airport (PER) is 2,700 km (1,678 mi, 1,458 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 PER?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PER is roughly west of MEL.
How is the MEL to PER route written in code?
The pair is written MEL-PER in IATA codes and YMML-YPPH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML), Perth International Airport is PER (YPPH).
| MEL | PER | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Melbourne Airport | Perth International Airport |
| ICAO code | YMML | YPPH |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 67 ft |
| Rank by connections | #120 | #181 |
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.
PER sits 367 ft (112 m) lower than MEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEL to PER
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 Melbourne from Perth?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Perth International Airport (PER) are 2,700 km (1,678 mi, 1,458 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEL to PER?
A typical nonstop flight between MEL and PER takes about 3h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PER from MEL?
Perth International Airport (PER) lies roughly west of Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Which airlines fly MEL to PER?
3 airlines appear on the MEL-PER route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tiger Airways Australia.
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