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Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Airport is an international airport serving Melbourne (Victoria), Australia. Its IATA code is MEL and its ICAO code is YMML. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,657 m long.
- IATAMEL
- ICAOYMML
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MEL
- ICAO code
- YMML
- City
- Melbourne
- Region / province
- Victoria
- Country / territory
- Australia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 37.6707° S, 144.8379° E
- Elevation
- 132 m (434 ft)
- Time zone
- Australia/Melbourne (UTC+11:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,657 m (11,998 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,657 m11,998 ft | Asphalt |
| 09/27 | 2,286 m7,500 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,094 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,716 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,698 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 132.000 MHz |
| ATIS | 118.000 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 127.200 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 118.900 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 129.400 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Melbourne Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Melbourne through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Australia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | 52 km |
| Hobart International Airport | HBA | 618 km |
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | 641 km |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | 706 km |
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | 835 km |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | WTB | 1,299 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Melbourne Airport?
The IATA code of Melbourne Airport is MEL and its ICAO code is YMML. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Melbourne Airport located?
Melbourne Airport is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at coordinates 37.6707° S, 144.8379° E and an elevation of 132 m (434 ft).
How far is Melbourne Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Melbourne Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,698 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,716 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,094 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Melbourne Airport?
The longest runway at Melbourne Airport is 3,657 m (11,998 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Melbourne Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Melbourne Airport (MEL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.