ARW
Arad
Romania
15,354 km
9,540 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,354 km
9,540 mi / 8,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
99°
east

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ARW MEL
Airport Name Arad International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ARW MEL
ICAO Code LRAR YMML
City Arad Melbourne
Country Romania Australia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 352 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 46.180000, 21.260000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Arad (ARW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arad International Airport (ARW) in Arad, Romania to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,354 kilometers (9,540 miles / 8,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Romania 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 01:47 in Arad, it's 10:47 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Arad (ARW) follows a heading of 300° (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 Arad International Airport (ARW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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