Flight time from Sydney to Melbourne
A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 1 h 45 min. Flying back from Melbourne to Sydney takes about 1 h 40 min. The two airports are 438 miles (705 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| SYD → MEL | 1h 45m | Sydney → 10:45 AM |
| MEL → SYD | 1h 40m | Melbourne → 10:40 AM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Melbourne and Sydney are on the same clock time right now. See the time now in Sydney and Melbourne, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 1 h 45 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 1 h 40 min.
How far is Melbourne from Sydney?
438 miles (705 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between SYD and MEL airports.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Melbourne?
Melbourne and Sydney are on the same clock time right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.