Auckland to Melbourne Flight Time — AKL to MEL

Q: How far is Auckland from Melbourne?

The great-circle distance from Auckland to Melbourne is approximately 2,637 km (1,639 miles).

Flight Duration

4h 00m

non-stop estimate

Distance

2,637 km

1,639 miles

Time Difference

−2 to −3h

UTC+12/+13 → UTC+10/+11

[ AKL → MEL — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from Auckland, New Zealand (AKL) to Melbourne, Australia (MEL) would cover approximately 2,637 km (1,639 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Estimate, not a schedule. This is a computed non-stop flying time. Check whether a non-stop service exists for your dates; if you connect, add the flying time of each leg plus the time on the ground at the hub.

Melbourne is 2–3 hours behind Auckland, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

These estimates assume a typical commercial cruising speed of 880 km/h and include standard time for taxi, climb and descent. Actual scheduled times can differ by an hour or more on long routes, depending on airline, routing, aircraft and winds.

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Common Questions

How long is the flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

A non-stop flight from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL) would take approximately 4 hours and 0 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 2,637 km (1,639 miles).

What is the time difference between Auckland and Melbourne?

Auckland uses UTC+12, or UTC+13 during daylight saving; Melbourne uses UTC+10, or UTC+11 during daylight saving. Melbourne is 2–3 hours behind Auckland, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

How far is Auckland from Melbourne?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from Auckland to Melbourne is approximately 2,637 km (1,639 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

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