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Travel time from Manila to Melbourne
How long does it really take to fly from Manila to Melbourne? Here's a sample itinerary for a commercial flight plan. If you want to know the total travel time to reach Melbourne, you need to include time at the airports. Eventually, you'll be able to customize this itinerary to select other nearby airports and choose your preferred airline.
Tuesday, 7:14 am : start in Manila drive for about 21 minutes most airlines recommend you get to the airport at least 60 minutes before your flight, so arrive by 8:00 am at the latest
7:50 am : get your boarding pass and go through TSA security allow enough time for long security lines during busy travel seasons or holidays, and prepare for the wait time
8:20 am : arrive at the gate once you're ready to board, you can get something to eat in the airport or just relax near the gate
8:35 am : prepare for boarding check your boarding pass for your group number or listen to the gate agent as they announce boarding, some airlines require you to be in the boarding area 10-15 minutes before departure or risk losing your seat
8:50 am : board Philippine Airlines Inc. flight you can scroll down to view other airlines that fly this route
9:00 am : this is your scheduled departure time but remember flights can be delayed, so take that into account it takes the plane an average of 15 minutes to taxi to the runway
9:15 am : wheels up! take-off from MNL fly for about 8.5 hours in the air
8:36 pm (local time) : Melbourne International (MEL) Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Manila so the time in Manila is actually 5:36 pm taxi on the runway for an average of 15 minutes to the gate
8:51 pm (local time) : arrive at the gate at MEL deboard the plane, and claim any baggage if you're renting a car, check if you need to take a shuttle to car rental agency, otherwise you can ride in a cab, limo, or Uber for about 36 minutes to your destination
9:27 pm (local time) : arrive in Melbourne
Total travel time: 11 hours
How far is Melbourne from Manila? Here's the quick answer if you have a private jet and you can fly in the fastest possible straight line.
Flight distance: 3,928 miles or 6321 km
Flight time: 8 hours, 21 minutes
Compare this to a whole day of commercial travel with the airports and waiting in line for security, which ends up taking a total of 11 hours, 13 minutes .
Flying private is roughly 1.4x faster , and saves you about 3 hours in your total travel time.
Because of the curvature of the Earth, the shortest distance is actually the "great circle" distance, or "as the crow flies" which is calculated using an iterative Vincenty formula. For a long distance, this appears as a curve on the map, and this is often the route that commercial airlines will take so it's a good estimate of the frequent flyer miles you'll accumulate as well.
This is a fairly long flight, so unless you have a Gulfstream G650 or your own Boeing or Airbus, you might be booking a commercial flight. In that case, your travel time would really need to include how many minutes to get to your local airport, wait for security, board and taxi on the runway, land at the other airport, and get to your destination. The flight itinerary at the top of the page takes into account all these factors to get a more accurate estimate of your actual flight time .
- Essendon Airport
- Melbourne Airport
- Avalon Airport
We picked Philippine Airlines Inc. for your main flight, but there are other airlines that you should check if you're looking for the cheapest flight, or you need a different schedule. Check the websites of these airlines:
- Philippine Airlines Inc. (PR)
Trippy has a ton of information that can help you plan your trip to Melbourne, Australia. Start by reading the Trippy page on where to stay in Melbourne . A great place to eat might be The Lui Bar . Trippy members can suggest things to do in Melbourne like Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne . Check out some of the questions people have asked about Melbourne like What's the best neighborhood in Melbourne for a first time visitor? Click the button below to explore Melbourne in detail.
The distance is the same either way if you're flying a straight line. But for a real trip, there can be plenty of differences so go ahead and check the reverse flight itinerary to fly from Melbourne to Manila , or go to the main page to calculate other flight times .
If you happen to know Manila, don't forget to help other travelers and answer some questions about Manila!
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Flight time: 8 hours, 21 minutes. Compare this to a whole day of commercial travel with the airports and waiting in line for security, which ends up taking a total of 11 hours, 13 minutes. Flying private is roughly 1.4x faster, and saves you about 3 hours in your total travel time.
The cheapest way to get from Philippines to Melbourne costs only $583, and the quickest way takes just 8 hours. Find the travel option that best suits you.
The total flight duration from Manila, Philippines to Melbourne, Australia is 8 hours, 21 minutes. This assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/h or 434 knots. It also adds an extra 30 minutes for take-off and landing.
The total flight duration from Philippines to Melbourne, Australia is 8 hours, 6 minutes. This assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/h or 434 knots. It also adds an extra 30 minutes for take-off and landing.
Direct (non-stop) flights from Manila to Melbourne. All flight schedules from Ninoy Aquino International, Philippines to Melbourne International, Australia. This route is operated by 2 airline (s), and the flight time is 9 hours and 20 minutes. The distance is 3945 miles. Melbourne , VI , Australia.
The fastest direct flight from Manila to Melbourne takes 8 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Manila and Melbourne is 3,921 miles (or 6,310 km).