GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
2,935 km
1,824 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,935 km
1,824 mi / 1,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
166°
south southeast

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GOV MEL
Airport Name Gove Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GOV MEL
ICAO Code YPGV YMML
City Nhulunbuy Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 192 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,935 kilometers (1,824 miles / 1,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 19:08 in Nhulunbuy, it's 20:38 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Gove Airport (GOV) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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