Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV) flights
Nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,056km
1,278 mi, great circle
Flying time
3h 07m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.9
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying MEL to TSV
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
- Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) · we don't have TSV's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Melbourne (MEL)
- MEL to TSV on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?
About 3h 07m gate to gate for the 2,056 km (1,278 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 TSV?
Jetstar and Qantas, with about 1.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).