MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,074 km
1,289 miles
MFN
Milford Sound Airport
New Zealand
Distance
2,074 km
1,289 mi / 1,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
119°
east southeast

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MEL MFN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Milford Sound Airport
IATA Code MEL MFN
ICAO Code YMML NZMF
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 434 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -44.670000, 167.920000

Melbourne (MEL) to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) in Milford Sound Airport, New Zealand is 2,074 kilometers (1,289 miles / 1,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 an international route connecting Australia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Melbourne, it's 18:16 in Milford Sound Airport.

The return flight from Milford Sound Airport (MFN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Milford Sound Airport (MFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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