MEB
Melbourne Essendon Airport
Australia
705 km
438 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
705 km
438 mi / 381 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
55°
northeast

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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.

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