DBV
Dubrovnik
Croatia
15,515 km
9,640 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,515 km
9,640 mi / 8,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zagreb
Heading
102°
east southeast

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DBV MEL
Airport Name Dubrovnik Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DBV MEL
ICAO Code LDDU YMML
City Dubrovnik Melbourne
Country Croatia Australia
Timezone Europe/Zagreb Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 527 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 42.560000, 18.270000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dubrovnik (DBV) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) in Dubrovnik, Croatia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,515 kilometers (9,640 miles / 8,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Croatia 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 11:43 in Dubrovnik, it's 21:43 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 Dubrovnik (DBV) follows a heading of 294° (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 Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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