# Distance from Aviano (AVB) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 16,015 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,015 km / 9,951 mi / 8,647 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 94° (east)
- **Return heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 23:21 in Aviano, it's 07:21 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 24 ft (MEL is higher than AVB)

## Airports

### [Aviano Air Base (AVB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/avb-aviano-aviano-air-base/1ef266df-50c0-6fe2-ad09-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aviano, Italy
- ICAO: LIPA
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 46.030000, 12.600000
- Elevation: 410 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:21 in Aviano, it's 07:21 in Melbourne.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aviano Air Base (AVB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/avb-aviano-aviano-air-base/1ef266df-50c0-6fe2-ad09-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)