AHO
Alghero
Italy
16,292 km
10,123 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,292 km
10,123 mi / 8,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Rome
Heading
99°
east

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AHO MEL
Airport Name Alghero / Fertilia Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AHO MEL
ICAO Code LIEA YMML
City Alghero Melbourne
Country Italy Australia
Timezone Europe/Rome Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 87 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 40.630000, 8.290000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Alghero (AHO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alghero / Fertilia Airport (AHO) in Alghero, Italy to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,292 kilometers (10,123 miles / 8,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Italy 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 09:48 in Alghero, it's 19:48 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Alghero (AHO) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Alghero / Fertilia Airport (AHO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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