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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:53 in Maroochydore, it's 16:53 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.