Airport Comparison
| ADL | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Adelaide International Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | ADL | MEL |
| ICAO Code | YPAD | YMML |
| City | Adelaide | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.950000, 138.530000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 641 kilometers (398 miles / 346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.
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 16:27 in Adelaide, it's 16:57 in Melbourne.
The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.