Airport Comparison
| MEB | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Melbourne Essendon Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | MEB | SYD |
| ICAO Code | YMEN | YSSY |
| City | N/A | Sydney |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 282 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.730000, 144.900000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 705 kilometers (438 miles / 381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.
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 01:54 in Melbourne Essendon Airport, it's 01:54 in Sydney.
The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) follows a heading of 232° (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 Essendon Airport (MEB) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.