Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Melbourne ➔ Sydney
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~710 km
Average flight time
~0h 52m
Recommended aircraft
Light Jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Melbourne and Sydney 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
The Melbourne – Sydney sector links Essendon Fields (YMEN) to Kingsford Smith (YSSY) over 705 km great-circle, about 1h13 airborne in a Phenom 300. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Kingsford Smith (3962 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Sydney Harbour / Palm Beach.
Departure and arrival airports
Essendon Fields (YMEN)
Essendon Fields (YMEN / MEB) is a major business field at 37.73°S / 144.90°E, Australia. Runway: 1921 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Business-aviation handling: ExecuJet Melbourne. Helicopter link: Centre Melbourne / Mornington.
Kingsford Smith (YSSY)
Kingsford Smith (YSSY / SYD) is a major business field at 33.94°S / 151.18°E, Australia. Runway: 3962 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Sydney Jet Base. Helicopter link: Sydney Harbour / Palm Beach.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 705 km · 381 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h13
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- ExecuJet Melbourne — Essendon Fields (YMEN / MEB)
- Arrival FBO
- Sydney Jet Base — Kingsford Smith (YSSY / SYD)
- Departure runway
- 1921 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- Arrival runway
- 3962 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Sydney Harbour / Palm Beach
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 Melbourne to Sydney?
About 1h13 block time on a Phenom 300, for 705 km great-circle between YMEN and YSSY.
Which aircraft suits Melbourne → Sydney?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3962 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Essendon Fields?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from ExecuJet Melbourne.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.