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How to get fromPort Hedland to Mackayby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Hedland to Mackay by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane PHE - MKY
    11h 41m
    $938–2,245

  2. Drive  4,612.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Hedland to Mackaycar car 4,612.6 km
    2d
    $832–1,202

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane PHE - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    18h 7m
    $1,709–4,365

  4. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane PHE - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    14h 26m
    $1,868–4,495

Port Hedland (PHE) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$939Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,185.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Port Hedland, WA, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily.

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