# Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Darnley Island (NLF)

> 3,125 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,125 km / 1,942 mi / 1,688 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 358° (north)
- **Return heading**: 178° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (Australia)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 22:45 in Melbourne, it's 22:45 in Darnley Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 434 ft (NLF is lower than MEL)

## Airports

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

### [Darnley Island Airport (NLF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nlf-darnley-island-darnley-island-airport/1ef266e0-0adb-6850-835f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Darnley Island, Australia
- ICAO: YDNI
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -9.580000, 143.770000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Darnley Island Airport (NLF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nlf-darnley-island-darnley-island-airport/1ef266e0-0adb-6850-835f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)