MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,212 km
1,996 miles
MJK
Monkey Mia
Australia
Distance
3,212 km
1,996 mi / 1,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
285°
west northwest

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MEL MJK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Shark Bay Airport
IATA Code MEL MJK
ICAO Code YMML YSHK
City Melbourne Monkey Mia
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Perth
Elevation 434 ft 111 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -25.890000, 113.580000

Melbourne (MEL) to Monkey Mia (MJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia is 3,212 kilometers (1,996 miles / 1,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 03:25 in Melbourne, it's 00:25 in Monkey Mia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Monkey Mia (MJK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). 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 Shark Bay Airport (MJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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