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Other way?
Ken,
Ignoring the time zone shift it is normally much quicker West to East and this is mostly the jetstream. It varies during the year but can also vary greatly within a week. My best time from Perth to Melb was about 2 hours 40, can take much longer going the other way (3 :40 last Friday). Pilots also vary the ground track and altitude as they try to use or avoid. Once flew Syd - Perth and the track (according to the pilot) nearly clipped the top corner of Tasmania before heading to Perth.
Air traffic control can also add time as they slow down and space planes coming into controlled air space.
Cheers
Dave
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