Flight time from Sydney to Melbourne

About 713 km (443 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 1h 25m.

Distance

713 km

443 miles

Flight time

1h 25m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

None

same zone

From

Departure time (local)

Sydney to Melbourne

713 km

443 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

1h 25m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

Sydney to Melbourne at a glance

Flying from Sydney, Australia to Melbourne, Australia covers a great-circle distance of roughly 713 kilometres (443 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 1h 25m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Melbourne is in the same time zone as Sydney, so you will not lose any time to jet lag on this route. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

Sydney to Melbourne FAQ

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

Sydney to Melbourne is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 1h 25m, based on a great-circle distance of 713 km (443 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is Sydney from Melbourne?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sydney to Melbourne is about 713 kilometres, or 443 miles.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Melbourne?

Melbourne is in the same time zone as Sydney. There is no jet lag from time zones on this route.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.