MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,615 km
1,625 miles
WAG
Wanganui
New Zealand
Distance
2,615 km
1,625 mi / 1,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
105°
east southeast

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MEL WAG
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wanganui Airport
IATA Code MEL WAG
ICAO Code YMML NZWU
City Melbourne Wanganui
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 434 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -39.960000, 175.020000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wanganui (WAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wanganui Airport (WAG) in Wanganui, New Zealand is 2,615 kilometers (1,625 miles / 1,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 13:46 in Melbourne, it's 15:46 in Wanganui.

The return flight from Wanganui (WAG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 266° (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 Wanganui Airport (WAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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