The flight distance from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) in Alice Springs, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 1,859 kilometers (1,155 miles / 1,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1.5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Alice Springs, it's 05:54 in Melbourne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,355 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Alice Springs Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.