Distance From Melbourne International Airport to Alice Springs Airport, MEL - ASP Distance

The distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is 1156 miles or 1860 kilometers or 1004 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Melbourne ( Australia ) to Alice Springs ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Alice Springs takes around 2 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia to Alice Springs Airport, Alice Springs, Australia is 2 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MEL - ASP

Kilometers		1860 km
Statute Miles		1156 miles
Nautical Miles		1004 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 39 minutes

Melbourne International Airport to Alice Springs Airport Flight Route Map - MEL to ASP Flight Path

Location of Melbourne International Airport & Alice Springs Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Melbourne to Alice Springs nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Melbourne, Australia and Alice Springs, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Melbourne, Australia and Alice Springs, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEL - ASP

Time difference between Melbourne (Australia) and Alice Springs (Australia) is 2 Hours 15 Minutes.
Alice Springs time is 2 Hours 15 Minutes behind Melbourne.

Location	Local Time
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-15, 23:59:19 AEDT
Alice Springs (Australia)	2025-12-15, 21:44:19 +0845

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia

Destination

Alice Springs Airport (ASP / YBAS) Alice Springs, Australia