MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,700 km
1,678 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
2,700 km
1,678 mi / 1,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
275°
west

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MEL PER
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code MEL PER
ICAO Code YMML YPPH
City Melbourne Perth
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Perth
Elevation 434 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 2,700 kilometers (1,678 miles / 1,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 16:54 in Melbourne, it's 13:54 in Perth. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 112° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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