MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,457 km
1,527 miles
NSN
Nelson
New Zealand
Distance
2,457 km
1,527 mi / 1,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL NSN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nelson Airport
IATA Code MEL NSN
ICAO Code YMML NZNS
City Melbourne Nelson
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 434 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -41.300000, 173.220000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nelson (NSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand is 2,457 kilometers (1,527 miles / 1,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 22:45 in Melbourne, it's 00:45 in Nelson.

The return flight from Nelson (NSN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 270° (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 Nelson Airport (NSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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