The flight distance from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) in Ballina, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 1,273 kilometers (791 miles / 687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Ballina, it's 19:38 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK) follows a heading of 42° (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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.