Melbourne to George flights
George lies 10,068 km (6,256 mi) south-west of Melbourne, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 39 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 | George | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | South Africa |
| Population | 5.4 million | 188,580 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | GRJ, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 6529–6615 |
Clocks in George are 8 h behind Melbourne right now, so a 13 h 39 min journey lands only 5 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in George
Crossing from Australia into South Africa: money changes from the Dollar to the Rand (ZAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 George
George is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is George Airport (GRJ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Airport | GRJ | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,562 ft | 648 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,068 km (6,256 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is George from Melbourne?
10,068 km (6,256 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to George by air?
About 13 h 39 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 George?
George is 8 h behind at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Melbourne to George flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Airport (GRJ).
What currency do I need in George?
The Rand (ZAR).
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.