MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,519 km
1,565 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
2,519 km
1,565 mi / 1,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
108°
east southeast

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MEL PCN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code MEL PCN
ICAO Code YMML NZPN
City Melbourne Picton
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 434 ft 161 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Melbourne (MEL) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 2,519 kilometers (1,565 miles / 1,360 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 07:00 in Melbourne, it's 09:00 in Picton.

The return flight from Picton (PCN) 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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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