MEB
Melbourne Essendon Airport
Australia
2,582 km
1,605 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
2,582 km
1,605 mi / 1,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEB WLG
Airport Name Melbourne Essendon Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MEB WLG
ICAO Code YMEN NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 282 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -37.730000, 144.900000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 2,582 kilometers (1,605 miles / 1,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Australia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Melbourne Essendon Airport, it's 10:35 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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