Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW) flights
Nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
3,132km
1,946 mi, great circle
Flying time
4h 24m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
2.3
average, November 2026
Airlines
3
passenger airlines
Airlines flying MEL to DRW
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Both directions
- Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) · we don't have DRW's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Melbourne (MEL)
- MEL to DRW on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Darwin?
About 4h 24m gate to gate for the 3,132 km (1,946 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to DRW?
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia, with about 2.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).