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Direct flights from Canberra (CBR) to Essendon Fields (MEB): 2 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. The nonstop covers 469 km, an estimated 1 hour 6 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Canberra and Essendon Fields. Updated 22 September 2026 at 16:23 UTC.
CBR
Canberra
smooth · +3
MEB
Essendon Fields
tracking
469 km · ~1h 06m est.
Running clean · 2 airlines · 2x weekly · nonstop
83 / 100
route health from live CBR and MEB delay boards
Flight time~1h 06mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures2x2 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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NVThai AirAsia
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysThai AirAsiaFD
Flights FD229 10:09 Mo
Airports right now
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How the Canberra to Essendon Fields route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop CBR to MEB flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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CBR to MEB questions
Is CBR–MEB running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at CBR is the weaker end, route health score 83/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on CBR–MEB?
Operators schedule morning departures around 10:09 and evening departures around 18:09 from CBR. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MEB delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from CBR to MEB?
Great-circle distance is 469 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 63–70 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does CBR–MEB fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 2 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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