MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,209 km
1,994 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
3,209 km
1,994 mi / 1,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
333°
north northwest

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MEL SHU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code MEL SHU
ICAO Code YMML YSMP
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Australia/Darwin
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Melbourne (MEL) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 3,209 kilometers (1,994 miles / 1,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 1.5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Melbourne, it's 01:21 in Smith Point Airport.

The return flight from Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 159° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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