# Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Shay Gap (SGP)

> 3,056 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,056 km / 1,899 mi / 1,650 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 134° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (Australia)
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 15:33 in Melbourne, it's 13:33 in Shay Gap)
- **Elevation difference**: 186 ft (SGP is higher than MEL)

## Airports

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

### [Shay Gap Airport (SGP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sgp-shay-gap-shay-gap-airport/1ef266e0-18fa-6710-92d5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shay Gap, Australia
- ICAO: YSHG
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -20.420000, 120.140000
- Elevation: 620 ft

## Route notes

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.

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

## Related

- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shay Gap Airport (SGP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sgp-shay-gap-shay-gap-airport/1ef266e0-18fa-6710-92d5-06bb2780ed98)
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