MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,173 km
1,972 miles
PHE
Port Hedland
Australia
Distance
3,173 km
1,972 mi / 1,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
300°
west northwest

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MEL PHE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Port Hedland International Airport
IATA Code MEL PHE
ICAO Code YMML YPPD
City Melbourne Port Hedland
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Perth
Elevation 434 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -20.380000, 118.630000

Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) in Port Hedland, Australia is 3,173 kilometers (1,972 miles / 1,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 01:06 in Melbourne, it's 22:06 in Port Hedland. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Hedland (PHE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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