MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,323 km
1,443 miles
TIU
Timaru Airport
New Zealand
Distance
2,323 km
1,443 mi / 1,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
117°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

MEL TIU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Timaru Airport
IATA Code MEL TIU
ICAO Code YMML NZTU
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 434 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -44.300000, 171.230000

Melbourne (MEL) to Timaru Airport (TIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Timaru Airport (TIU) in Timaru Airport, New Zealand is 2,323 kilometers (1,443 miles / 1,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 16:56 in Melbourne, it's 18:56 in Timaru Airport.

The return flight from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 279° (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 Timaru Airport (TIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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