MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,677 km
1,664 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
2,677 km
1,664 mi / 1,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
320°
northwest

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MEL NLS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code MEL NLS
ICAO Code YMML YNIC
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Perth
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 2,677 kilometers (1,664 miles / 1,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in Melbourne, it's 22:58 in Nicholson Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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