Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Brisbane ➔ Melbourne

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~5,540 km

Average flight time

~6h 45m

Recommended aircraft

Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)

Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Brisbane and Melbourne aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.

Operational context

Sector YBBN – YMEN is 1,384 km of direct routing, flown in 2h02 on a Citation XLS+. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Brisbane Airport (3560 m) and alternate fuel are validated. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.

Departure and arrival airports

Brisbane Airport (YBBN)

Brisbane Airport (YBBN / BNE) is a major business field at 27.38°S / 153.12°E, Australia. Runway: 3560 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: ExecuJet Brisbane. Helicopter link: Gold Coast / Noosa.

Essendon Fields (YMEN)

On the arrival side, Essendon Fields (YMEN) serves Melbourne from 37.73°S / 144.90°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by ExecuJet Melbourne; 1921 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Melbourne / Mornington.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 1,384 km · 747 NM
Estimated block time: 2h02
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: ExecuJet Brisbane — Brisbane Airport (YBBN / BNE)
Arrival FBO: ExecuJet Melbourne — Essendon Fields (YMEN / MEB)
Departure runway: 3560 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
Arrival runway: 1921 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
Onward helicopter: Centre Melbourne / Mornington

Seasonality & slots

Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.

Customs & formalities

Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

About 2h02 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,384 km great-circle between YBBN and YMEN.

Which aircraft suits Brisbane → Melbourne?

A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 1921 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days.

How fast can we depart from Brisbane Airport?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from ExecuJet Brisbane.

What about customs and formalities?