Hobart to Geelong flights
Geelong lies 583 km (362 mi) north-west of Hobart, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 30 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.
| Hobart | Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 254,930 | 282,809 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Hobart) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Nearest large airport | HBA, 16 km out | AVV, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 7000–7001 | 3220 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Hobart
Hobart is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hobart International Airport (HBA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,947 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Geelong
Geelong is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Airport (MEL, 68 km), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 67 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | 15 km (9 mi) | 10,000 ft | 35 ft |
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | 68 km (42 mi) | 11,998 ft | 434 ft |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (regional) | MBW | 67 km (42 mi) | 4,380 ft | 50 ft |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport (regional) | MEB | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,302 ft | 282 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Geelong from Hobart?
583 km (362 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Hobart.
How long does it take to get from Hobart to Geelong by air?
About 1 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hobart and Geelong?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hobart to Geelong flights?
Typically Hobart International Airport (HBA) to Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV); Geelong also has MEL, MBW, MEB.
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.