Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 438
miles
705
kilometers
381
nautical miles
🕐 1h 20m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (56°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 438 | 701 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 438 | 701 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 438 | 657 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 438 | 657 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 438 | 876 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 438 | 657 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
A round trip between Melbourne and Sydney earns you 876 base miles - that's 4% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The MEL to SYD route connects Melbourne, Australia with Sydney, Australia. This short-haul flight covers 438 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within Australia. The flight follows a NE bearing of 56° from Melbourne.
🛫 About MEL
Melbourne International Airport
Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.
🛬 About SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 438 miles (705 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to SYD typically take around 1h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 438 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.