Back to CalculatorRoute ID: MEL-WLG
Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
2,590 km1,609 miles • 1,398 NM
Destination Airport
NZWNWLG
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington International Airport
Direct Distance
2,590 km
1,609 Statute Miles
1,398 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
3h 33m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
233 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
108° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
3h 33m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 19m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
5h 29m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🇳🇿 New Zealand
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required3 months
💡 Official Note: Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement — visa free entry.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- City / Country: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO Code: NZWN
- Coordinates: -41.3268°, 174.8069°
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation: 41 ft
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