Melbourne to Adelaide flights
Adelaide lies 654 km (406 mi) north-west of Melbourne, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Melbourne | Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.4 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Adelaide) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | ADL, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 5000–5839 |
Clocks in Adelaide are 30 min behind Melbourne right now, so a 1 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Melbourne
Melbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV, 50 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 11 km), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 22 km).
Arriving in Adelaide
Adelaide is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adelaide International Airport (ADL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,171 ft | 20 ft |
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Staying in Adelaide
Our booking partner lists 490 places to stay in Adelaide. Of the 360 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (182), and 37 are five-star. Across 198 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 283,609 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Adelaide from Melbourne?
654 km (406 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Adelaide by air?
About 1 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Adelaide?
Adelaide is 30 min behind at the moment (Australia/Adelaide against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Melbourne to Adelaide flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide International Airport (ADL).
Where can I stay in Adelaide?
Our booking partner lists 490 places to stay in Adelaide, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.