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Flight time from Melbourne to Sydney (Mascot)

MEL → SYD · Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 1h 2m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 438 miles (706 km).

438
miles
706
kilometers
same
time change
NE
eastbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
1h 4m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
1h 2m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
59m

When will you arrive?

Sydney (Mascot) is in the same time zone as Melbourne. The time change is small, so jet lag should be mild.

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Common questions

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney (Mascot)?
About 1h 2m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?
438 miles, or 706 km (381 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?
Sydney (Mascot) is in the same time zone as Melbourne.

Other routes

SYD → MEL1h 10mMEL → JFK18h 32mMEL → LAX14h 13mMEL → ORD17h 17mMEL → ATL17h 18mMEL → DFW16h 6m