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.
How is the MEL to WLG route written in code?
The pair is written MEL-WLG in IATA codes and YMML-NZWN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML), Wellington International Airport is WLG (NZWN).
| MEL | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Melbourne Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| ICAO code | YMML | NZWN |
| Country | Australia | New Zealand |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 41 ft |
| Rank by connections | #120 | #441 |
YMML starts with Y, the ICAO prefix for Australia; NZWN starts with N, the prefix for the South Pacific. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
WLG sits 393 ft (120 m) lower than MEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEL to WLG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
| VA | Virgin Australia | VOZ | Virgin | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: EK, MU.
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 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?
3 airlines appear on the MEL-WLG route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin Australia.
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