Airport Comparison
| MBW | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | MBW | SYD |
| ICAO Code | YMMB | YSSY |
| City | Melbourne | Sydney |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.980000, 145.100000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Melbourne (MBW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 707 kilometers (439 miles / 382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 04:29 in Melbourne, it's 04:29 in Sydney.
The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.