Melbourne to Brisbane Flights (MEL to BNE)

Route Reference

Melbourne to Brisbane

MEL

Melbourne

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BNE

Brisbane

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

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*MELBNE HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Melbourne from Brisbane?

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

A nonstop flight from MEL to BNE 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 Melbourne and Brisbane?

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

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