MEL
Melbourne
Australia
2,177 km
1,353 miles
WKA
Wanaka Airport
New Zealand
Distance
2,177 km
1,353 mi / 1,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
119°
east southeast

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MEL WKA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wanaka Airport
IATA Code MEL WKA
ICAO Code YMML NZWF
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 434 ft 1,142 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -44.720000, 169.250000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wanaka Airport (WKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 2,177 kilometers (1,353 miles / 1,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 03:22 in Melbourne, it's 05:22 in Wanaka Airport.

The return flight from Wanaka Airport (WKA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). 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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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