AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,610 km
1,622 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,610 km
1,622 mi / 1,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL MBW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code AKL MBW
ICAO Code NZAA YMMB
City Auckland Melbourne
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 23 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,610 kilometers (1,622 miles / 1,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Auckland, it's 07:14 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MBW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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