GDD
Gordon Downs
Australia
2,636 km
1,638 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,636 km
1,638 mi / 1,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Perth
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GDD MEL
Airport Name Gordon Downs Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GDD MEL
ICAO Code YGDN YMML
City Gordon Downs Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Perth Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 800 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -18.680000, 128.590000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Gordon Downs (GDD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,636 kilometers (1,638 miles / 1,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 06:08 in Gordon Downs, it's 09:08 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 Gordon Downs (GDD) follows a heading of 319° (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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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