Perth to Melbourne flights
Melbourne lies 2,721 km (1,691 mi) east of Perth, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 14 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.
| Perth | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 2.4 million | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Australia/Perth) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Nearest large airport | PER, 10 km out | MEL, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 6000–7300 | 3000–8383 |
Clocks in Melbourne are 2 h ahead of Perth right now, so a 4 h 14 min journey lands 6 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Perth
Perth is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Perth International Airport (PER), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,299-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,998 ft | 434 ft |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | 50 km (31 mi) | 10,000 ft | 35 ft |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport (regional) | MEB | 11 km (7 mi) | 6,302 ft | 282 ft |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (regional) | MBW | 22 km (14 mi) | 4,380 ft | 50 ft |
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Staying in Melbourne
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Common questions
How far is Melbourne from Perth?
2,721 km (1,691 mi) in a straight line, east of Perth.
How long does it take to get from Perth to Melbourne by air?
About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Perth and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Melbourne against Australia/Perth).
Which airports are used for Perth to Melbourne flights?
Typically Perth International Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL); Melbourne also has AVV, MEB, MBW.
Where can I stay in Melbourne?
Our booking partner lists 3,019+ places to stay in Melbourne, 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.