The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia is 873 kilometers (543 miles / 471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 0.5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:25 in Melbourne, it's 00:55 in Port Lincoln.

The return flight from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.