Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG) flights
Nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,590km
1,609 mi, great circle
Flying time
3h 45m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
2.6
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying MEL to WLG
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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- Wellington International Airport (WLG) · we don't have WLG's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Melbourne (MEL)
- MEL to WLG on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?
About 3h 45m gate to gate for the 2,590 km (1,609 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 WLG?
Air New Zealand and Qantas, with about 2.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).