Sydney to Melbourne flight distance & time (SYD-MEL)
How far is Sydney from Melbourne by plane? The great circle distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 706 km / 381 nm, about 1h 9m flight time, with an initial heading of 232° (SW).
| From | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Sydney, AU |
|---|---|
| To | Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Melbourne, AU |
| Distance | 706 km · 381 nm · 439 mi |
| Initial heading | 232° (SW) |
Airlines on this route
- Air Lithuania (TT)
- Air Mauritius (MK)
- Air Vanuatu (NF)
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Jetstar Airways (JQ)
- Lufthansa (LH)
- Lufthansa Cargo (LH)
- Pacific Blue (DJ)
- Philippine Airlines (PR)
- Polynesian Blue (DJ)
- Qantas (QF)
- Tiger Airways Australia (TT)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
- Virgin Australia (DJ)
- Virgin Blue (DJ)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SYD to MEL nonstop
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Sydney from Melbourne?
- The great circle distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 706 km (381 nm / 439 mi).
- How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?
- A direct flight from SYD to MEL takes about 1h 9m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Sydney to Melbourne?
- Yes - 17 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.