MEL
Melbourne
Australia
1,990 km
1,236 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
1,990 km
1,236 mi / 1,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL ZBO
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code MEL ZBO
ICAO Code YMML YBWN
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 434 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -20.020000, 148.220000

Melbourne (MEL) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 1,990 kilometers (1,236 miles / 1,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Melbourne, it's 20:04 in Bowen Airport.

The return flight from Bowen Airport (ZBO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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