ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
14,007 km
8,704 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,007 km
8,704 mi / 7,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
114°
east southeast

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ECN MEL
Airport Name Ercan International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ECN MEL
ICAO Code LCEN YMML
City Nicosia Melbourne
Country Cyprus Australia
Timezone Asia/Nicosia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 404 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, 33.500000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Nicosia (ECN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,007 kilometers (8,704 miles / 7,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Cyprus 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 02:41 in Nicosia, it's 11:41 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Nicosia (ECN) follows a heading of 290° (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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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