Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Sydney ➔ Melbourne
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 Sydney 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
Between Sydney and Melbourne our desk plans 705 km in 1h13, light jet category. Boarding at Sydney Jet Base, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. On this short sector a Phenom 300 is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Kingsford Smith (YSSY)
On the departure side, Kingsford Smith (YSSY) serves Sydney from 33.94°S / 151.18°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sydney Jet Base; 3962 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Sydney Harbour / Palm Beach.
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
- 705 km · 381 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h13
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sydney Jet Base — Kingsford Smith (YSSY / SYD)
- Arrival FBO
- ExecuJet Melbourne — Essendon Fields (YMEN / MEB)
- Departure runway
- 3962 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 Sydney to Melbourne?
About 1h13 block time on a Phenom 300, for 705 km great-circle between YSSY and YMEN.
Which aircraft suits Sydney → Melbourne?
A Phenom 300 (Light 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 Kingsford Smith?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sydney Jet Base.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.