MEL to SIN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 6,033 km (3,748 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SIN to MEL).
How far is it from Melbourne to Singapore?
The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 6,033 km (3,748 mi, 3,257 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 SIN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SIN is roughly northwest of MEL.
How is the MEL to SIN route written in code?
The pair is written MEL-SIN in IATA codes and YMML-WSSS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML), Singapore Changi Airport is SIN (WSSS).
| MEL | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Melbourne Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| ICAO code | YMML | WSSS |
| Country | Australia | Singapore |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #120 | #12 |
YMML starts with Y, the ICAO prefix for Australia; WSSS starts with W, the prefix for the Malay Archipelago. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SIN sits 412 ft (126 m) lower than MEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEL to SIN
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | Ethiopian | Active |
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
| SQ | Singapore Airlines | SIA | Singapore | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MU, 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 Singapore?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are 6,033 km (3,748 mi, 3,257 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEL to SIN?
A typical nonstop flight between MEL and SIN takes about 8h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SIN from MEL?
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) lies roughly northwest of Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Which airlines fly MEL to SIN?
5 airlines appear on the MEL-SIN route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Jetstar Airways.
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