MEL
Melbourne
Australia
902 km
561 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
902 km
561 mi / 487 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL WGE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code MEL WGE
ICAO Code YMML YWLG
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Sydney
Elevation 434 ft 439 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Melbourne (MEL) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 902 kilometers (561 miles / 487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Melbourne, it's 20:42 in Walgett Airport.

The return flight from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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