MEL
Melbourne
Australia
839 km
521 miles
WYA
Whyalla
Australia
Distance
839 km
521 mi / 453 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL WYA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Whyalla Airport
IATA Code MEL WYA
ICAO Code YMML YWHA
City Melbourne Whyalla
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 434 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -33.060000, 137.510000

Melbourne (MEL) to Whyalla (WYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Whyalla Airport (WYA) in Whyalla, Australia is 839 kilometers (521 miles / 453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 0.5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Melbourne, it's 10:54 in Whyalla.

The return flight from Whyalla (WYA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Whyalla Airport (WYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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