ISA
Mount Isa
Australia
1,960 km
1,218 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
1,960 km
1,218 mi / 1,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
166°
south southeast

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ISA MEL
Airport Name Mount Isa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ISA MEL
ICAO Code YBMA YMML
City Mount Isa Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,121 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -20.660000, 139.490000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Mount Isa (ISA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) in Mount Isa, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 1,960 kilometers (1,218 miles / 1,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 07:39 in Mount Isa, it's 08:39 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Mount Isa (ISA) follows a heading of 343° (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 Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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