MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
1,454 km
903 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
1,454 km
903 mi / 785 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
210°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

MCY MEL
Airport Name Sunshine Coast Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code MCY MEL
ICAO Code YBMC YMML
City Maroochydore Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 15 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -26.600000, 153.090000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 1,454 kilometers (903 miles / 785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 00:25 in Maroochydore, it's 00:25 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY) follows a heading of 35° (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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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