MEL
Melbourne
Australia
702 km
436 miles
XRH
Richmond
Australia
Distance
702 km
436 mi / 379 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL XRH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport RAAF Base Richmond
IATA Code MEL XRH
ICAO Code YMML YSRI
City Melbourne Richmond
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Sydney
Elevation 434 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -33.600000, 150.780000

Melbourne (MEL) to Richmond (XRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) in Richmond, Australia is 702 kilometers (436 miles / 379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 17:49 in Melbourne, it's 17:49 in Richmond.

The return flight from Richmond (XRH) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 228° (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 RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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