MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,056 km
1,899 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
3,056 km
1,899 mi / 1,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
302°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

MEL SGP
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code MEL SGP
ICAO Code YMML YSHG
City Melbourne Shay Gap
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Perth
Elevation 434 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Melbourne (MEL) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 3,056 kilometers (1,899 miles / 1,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:33 in Melbourne, it's 13:33 in Shay Gap.

The return flight from Shay Gap (SGP) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 134° (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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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