BNE
Brisbane
Australia
1,381 km
858 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
1,381 km
858 mi / 746 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
212°
south southwest

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BNE MEL
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BNE MEL
ICAO Code YBBN YMML
City Brisbane Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 13 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 1,381 kilometers (858 miles / 746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Brisbane, it's 18:05 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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