MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,258 km
2,025 miles
RBU
Roebourne
Australia
Distance
3,258 km
2,025 mi / 1,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
297°
west northwest

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MEL RBU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Roebourne Airport
IATA Code MEL RBU
ICAO Code YMML YROE
City Melbourne Roebourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Perth
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -20.760000, 117.160000

Melbourne (MEL) to Roebourne (RBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Roebourne Airport (RBU) in Roebourne, Australia is 3,258 kilometers (2,025 miles / 1,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 07:28 in Melbourne, it's 04:28 in Roebourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Roebourne (RBU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Roebourne Airport (RBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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