JAD
Perth
Australia
2,702 km
1,679 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,702 km
1,679 mi / 1,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Perth
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JAD MEL
Airport Name Perth Jandakot Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JAD MEL
ICAO Code YPJT YMML
City Perth Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Perth Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 99 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -32.100000, 115.880000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Perth (JAD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth Jandakot Airport (JAD) in Perth, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,702 kilometers (1,679 miles / 1,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:23 in Perth, it's 09:23 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (JAD) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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