MEL to WLG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 2,590 km (1,609 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (WLG to MEL).
How far is it from Melbourne to Wellington?
The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 2,590 km (1,609 mi, 1,399 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 WLG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. WLG is roughly east of MEL.
Airlines flying MEL to WLG
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Wellington?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are 2,590 km (1,609 mi, 1,399 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEL to WLG?
A typical nonstop flight between MEL and WLG takes about 3h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is WLG from MEL?
Wellington International Airport (WLG) lies roughly east of Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Which airlines fly MEL to WLG?
5 airlines appear on the MEL-WLG route in the open dataset, including Emirates, China Eastern Airlines, Air New Zealand.
Related routes
Other routes from Melbourne (MEL):
Other routes from Wellington (WLG):
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