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JQ163 - JST163 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 26-February-2017
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 23:50
2
Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 05:15
JQ163 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2596 kms / 1613 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: 320
  • Callsign: JST163
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 19:05 PM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Tuesday 2025-11-18 21:05 PM

International flight Jetstar JQ163 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Wellington (WLG) New Zealand. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 23:50 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Wellington International Airport at 05:15 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)

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Finnair AY4861
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Air New Zealand NZ256
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Turkish Airlines TK8760
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Air India AI6286
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Singapore Airlines SQ4331
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Air China CA5156
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2596 km (1613 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ163 flight?

All Jetstar JQ163 flights are operated using 320 aircraft.