CBG
Cambridge
United Kingdom
16,843 km
10,466 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,843 km
10,466 mi / 9,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CBG MEL
Airport Name Cambridge Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CBG MEL
ICAO Code EGSC YMML
City Cambridge Melbourne
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 47 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 52.200000, 0.180000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Cambridge (CBG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cambridge Airport (CBG) in Cambridge, United Kingdom to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,843 kilometers (10,466 miles / 9,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 11:37 in Cambridge, it's 22:37 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 Cambridge (CBG) follows a heading of 312° (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 Cambridge Airport (CBG) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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