ALR
Alexandra
New Zealand
2,199 km
1,366 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,199 km
1,366 mi / 1,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALR MEL
Airport Name Alexandra Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ALR MEL
ICAO Code NZLX YMML
City Alexandra Melbourne
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 752 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -45.210000, 169.370000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Alexandra (ALR) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandra Airport (ALR) in Alexandra, New Zealand to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,199 kilometers (1,366 miles / 1,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 09:43 in Alexandra, it's 07:43 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Alexandra (ALR) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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