GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
2,884 km
1,792 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,884 km
1,792 mi / 1,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

GIS MEL
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GIS MEL
ICAO Code NZGS YMML
City Gisborne Melbourne
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 15 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Gisborne (GIS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,884 kilometers (1,792 miles / 1,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 04:02 in Gisborne, it's 02:02 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 103° (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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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