MEL to PER: Melbourne – Perth

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
1,458 nm
2,700 km
Origin
Melbourne Airport
Destination
Perth Airport
The Melbourne (MEL) – Perth (PER) route spans 1,458 nm (2,700 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Airbus A340-600 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 5m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 55m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Boeing 747-400 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 59m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 6m
Airbus A330-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 2m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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