MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,154 km
1,960 miles
SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
Distance
3,154 km
1,960 mi / 1,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
355°
north

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MEL SBR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Saibai Island Airport
IATA Code MEL SBR
ICAO Code YMML YSII
City Melbourne Saibai Island
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 434 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -9.380000, 142.620000

Melbourne (MEL) to Saibai Island (SBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia is 3,154 kilometers (1,960 miles / 1,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:05 in Melbourne, it's 20:05 in Saibai Island.

The return flight from Saibai Island (SBR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Saibai Island Airport (SBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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