EAS
Hondarribia
Spain
17,144 km
10,653 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,144 km
10,653 mi / 9,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
89°
east

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EAS MEL
Airport Name San Sebastian Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code EAS MEL
ICAO Code LESO YMML
City Hondarribia Melbourne
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 16 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 43.360000, -1.790000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Hondarribia (EAS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) in Hondarribia, Spain to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,144 kilometers (10,653 miles / 9,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Spain 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 22:16 in Hondarribia, it's 08:16 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 Hondarribia (EAS) follows a heading of 293° (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 San Sebastian Airport (EAS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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