MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,234 km
1,388 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
2,234 km
1,388 mi / 1,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
117°
east southeast

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MEL TWZ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code MEL TWZ
ICAO Code YMML NZUK
City Melbourne Twitzel
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 434 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Melbourne (MEL) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 2,234 kilometers (1,388 miles / 1,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 an international route connecting Australia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Melbourne, it's 03:29 in Twitzel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,141 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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