CBU
Cottbus
Germany
15,882 km
9,869 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,882 km
9,869 mi / 8,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
88°
east

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CBU MEL
Airport Name Cottbus-Drewitz Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CBU MEL
ICAO Code EDCD YMML
City Cottbus Melbourne
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 272 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 51.890000, 14.530000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Cottbus (CBU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) in Cottbus, Germany to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,882 kilometers (9,869 miles / 8,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Germany 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 22:22 in Cottbus, it's 08:22 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 Cottbus (CBU) follows a heading of 309° (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 Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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