DRB
Derby Airport
Australia
3,060 km
1,901 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,060 km
1,901 mi / 1,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Perth
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DRB MEL
Airport Name Derby Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DRB MEL
ICAO Code YDBY YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Perth Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 24 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -17.370000, 123.660000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Derby Airport (DRB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derby Airport (DRB) in Derby Airport, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,060 kilometers (1,901 miles / 1,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Derby Airport, it's 22:15 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Derby Airport (DRB) follows a heading of 312° (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 Derby Airport (DRB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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