Brisbane to Melbourne Flights (BNE to MEL)

Route Reference

Brisbane to Melbourne

BNE

Brisbane

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MEL

Melbourne

Distance	1,381 km / 858 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 1.6 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Australia/Brisbane
Destination Time Zone	Australia/Melbourne

Airlines Based in Australia or Australia

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

QF Qantas VA Virgin Australia JQ Jetstar Airways ZL Regional Express (Rex) QQ Alliance Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*BNEMEL HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair BNEMEL tells you the flight departs Brisbane and arrives in Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Brisbane from Melbourne?

Brisbane (BNE) is approximately 1,381 km (858 miles) from Melbourne (MEL).

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

A nonstop flight from BNE to MEL takes roughly 1.6 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Melbourne?

Brisbane is on Australia/Brisbane and Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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