Melbourne to Ballina flight distance & time (MEL-BNK)
How far is Melbourne from Ballina by plane? The great circle distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) is 1,272 km / 687 nm, about 1h 48m flight time, with an initial heading of 42° (NE).
| From | Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Melbourne, AU |
|---|---|
| To | Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), Ballina, AU |
| Distance | 1,272 km · 687 nm · 790 mi |
| Initial heading | 42° (NE) |
Airlines on this route
- Jetstar Airways (JQ)
Aircraft with enough range to fly MEL to BNK nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk | 687 nm / 1,272 km |
| Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Dassault Etendard | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Lockheed 12 Electra Junior | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Fairchild-Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| SOCATA TB10 Tobago | 697 nm / 1,291 km |
| Piper PA-34 Seneca | 699 nm / 1,295 km |
| Kawasaki T-4 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Transavia PL-12 Airtruk / T-300 Skyfarmer | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Vought OS2U Kingfisher | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Boeing 247 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Lockheed F-94 Starfire | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Dassault Mirage 5 / 50 | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| McDonnell F-4 Phantom II | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| English Electric / BAC Lightning | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-38 / Yak-38 | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| English Electric / BAC Lightning | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| SOCATA TB30 Epsilon | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Melbourne from Ballina?
- The great circle distance between Melbourne and Ballina is 1,272 km (687 nm / 790 mi).
- How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ballina?
- A direct flight from MEL to BNK takes about 1h 48m, 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 Ballina?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.