Melbourne to Hobart flight pathMELHBA

Sit on the left side of the plane

Reverse

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Flight time1h 20m
Distance384
Heading159° → 158°

Melbourne to Hobart is 384 miles (618 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side combines Melbourne's skyline and bay views on departure with the Derwent estuary and Hobart cityscape on arrival, giving it more consistent visual interest than the right side, which is dominated by open farmland and the bulk of Mount Wellington blocking lower views.

Takeoff · MELLEFTMelbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Yarra River mouth
Landing · HBALEFTDerwent River estuary, Hobart city center, Tasman Bridge

Flight Path

Flight Timeline
🛫 MEL
→ 🌲 Tasmania 42 km off path · ~33 min
🛬 HBA
All landmarks →
Flight path overview

Bass Strait open water, with occasional distant views of Flinders Island or the northeastern Tasmanian coastline depending on exact routing

Great circle distance and headings ›

Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Melbourne (left side) — Melbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Yarra River mouth, Westgate Bridge

Takeoff from MEL

LEFT

Departing south on runway 16, the left side gets a good look at Melbourne's CBD skyline and the northern reaches of Port Phillip Bay as the aircraft climbs out. The right side mostly shows Melbourne's western suburbs and flat farmland with less visual interest.

Melbourne CBD skylinePort Phillip BayYarra River mouthWestgate Bridge

Landing at HBA

LEFT

Approaching Hobart from the north over the Derwent estuary, the left side offers views of the city itself, the river mouth, and the eastern shore suburbs. The right side faces Mount Wellington, which is dramatic but often partially blocks the view of the city and water below.

Derwent River estuaryHobart city centerTasman Bridgeeastern shore suburbs

Will your flight be in sunlight?

Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.

About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Melbourne International (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Hobart. The left side combines Melbourne's skyline and bay views on departure with the Derwent estuary and Hobart cityscape on arrival, giving it more consistent visual interest than the right side, which is dominated by open farmland and the bulk of Mount Wellington blocking lower views.

What can I see during takeoff from Melbourne International in Melbourne?

During takeoff from Melbourne International (MEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing south on runway 16, the left side gets a good look at Melbourne's CBD skyline and the northern reaches of Port Phillip Bay as the aircraft climbs out. The right side mostly shows Melbourne's western suburbs and flat farmland with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Melbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Yarra River mouth, Westgate Bridge.

What can I see when landing at Hobart in Hobart?

When landing at Hobart (HBA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Hobart from the north over the Derwent estuary, the left side offers views of the city itself, the river mouth, and the eastern shore suburbs. The right side faces Mount Wellington, which is dramatic but often partially blocks the view of the city and water below. Notable sights include: Derwent River estuary, Hobart city center, Tasman Bridge, eastern shore suburbs.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hobart?

The flight from Melbourne International (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 384 miles (618 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Melbourne to Hobart flight path pass over?

Bass Strait open water, with occasional distant views of Flinders Island or the northeastern Tasmanian coastline depending on exact routing