MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,552 km
1,586 miles
NPL
New Plymouth
New Zealand
Distance
2,552 km
1,586 mi / 1,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
102°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

MEL NPL
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport New Plymouth Airport
IATA Code MEL NPL
ICAO Code YMML NZNP
City Melbourne New Plymouth
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 434 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -39.010000, 174.180000

Melbourne (MEL) to New Plymouth (NPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Plymouth, New Zealand is 2,552 kilometers (1,586 miles / 1,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 02:35 in Melbourne, it's 04:35 in New Plymouth.

The return flight from New Plymouth (NPL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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