MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,804 km
1,742 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
2,804 km
1,742 mi / 1,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
101°
east

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MEL WHK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code MEL WHK
ICAO Code YMML NZWK
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 434 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Melbourne (MEL) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 2,804 kilometers (1,742 miles / 1,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 04:52 in Melbourne, it's 06:52 in Whakatane Airport.

The return flight from Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 261° (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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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