ABZ
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
16,775 km
10,424 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,775 km
10,424 mi / 9,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ABZ MEL
Airport Name Aberdeen Dyce Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ABZ MEL
ICAO Code EGPD YMML
City Aberdeen Melbourne
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 215 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 57.200000, -2.200000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Aberdeen (ABZ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) in Aberdeen, United Kingdom to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,775 kilometers (10,424 miles / 9,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Aberdeen, it's 10:23 in Melbourne. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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