Melbourne to Auckland flight distance & time (MEL-AKL)
How far is Melbourne from Auckland by plane? The great circle distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 2,644 km / 1,427 nm, about 3h 22m flight time, with an initial heading of 98° (E).
| From | Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Melbourne, AU |
|---|---|
| To | Auckland International Airport (AKL), Auckland, NZ |
| Distance | 2,644 km · 1,427 nm · 1,643 mi |
| Initial heading | 98° (E) |
Airlines on this route
- Air New Zealand (NZ)
- American Airlines (AA)
- British Airways (BA)
- China Eastern Airlines (MU)
- Emirates Airline (EK)
- Jetstar Airways (JQ)
- Pacific Blue (DJ)
- Polynesian Blue (DJ)
- Qantas (QF)
- Virgin Australia (DJ)
- Virgin Blue (DJ)
Aircraft with enough range to fly MEL to AKL nonstop
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Melbourne from Auckland?
- The great circle distance between Melbourne and Auckland is 2,644 km (1,427 nm / 1,643 mi).
- How long is the flight from Melbourne to Auckland?
- A direct flight from MEL to AKL takes about 3h 22m, 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 Melbourne to Auckland?
- Yes - 11 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.